Quicker presentation process at the Board of Pardons
Prior go 2019, a typical Pardon presentation involved the following: approach the podium introduce yourself explain why the crime(s) occurred state how you have changed… Read More
Faster Pardon Review for Marijuana cases
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons created a faster review process for marijuana related offenses. Usually, the pardon process takes 2 - 3 years. Marijuana related misdemeanor… Read More
How to Get a Governor’s Pardon in Pennsylvania
What is a pardon in Pennsylvania? Pardons refer to a constitutional procedure by which the Pennsylvania Governor’s Board of Pardons reviews an application for ‘clemency’ (which… Read More
Pennsylvania Governor’s Pardon: Dave’s Story
It all started with a dumb decision. “I had a relative of mine talk me into making a pot deal for him over the phone,” said Dave, a 50-something resident of Lancaster County.… Read More
Pennsylvania Pardon Case Study: Former Firefighter Gets a Pardon
After a terrible lapse in judgement made 20 years ago, Lenny never thought he’d be able to escape the stigma of his conviction. Thanks to Record Eraser, the Pennsylvania Board… Read More
PA Board of Pardons Recommends Clemency for 16
At a recent Board of Pardon hearing session in 2018, there were 18 cases presented for consideration, and 16 of them received enough votes to be recommended to the Governor for a Pardon. That… Read More