Pennsylvania leads the way in Pardons
Yesterday, March 2, 2021, Governor Wolf signed 310 Pardons! This is extraordinary and unprecedented. Previously, I had written about 2020 in review and the high percentages of… Read More
Gov. Wolf signs Pardons
Gov. Wolf Signs 310 Pardons; 69 as Part of the Expedited Review Program for Non-Violent Marijuana-Related Offenses March 01, 2021 CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, PRESS RELEASE Governor… Read More
2020 PA Board of Pardons Year in Review
2020 was an incredible year - not just because most of it was spent in lock-down, but also because of changes in the Pardon Process. Forced to move on-line because of Corona, the… Read More
December 2020 PA Board of Pardons Update
Here's why you want to get the Record Eraser process started as soon as possible. In 2020, 747 Applications were reviewed by the Board of Pardons, and 64% went on to have a Public… Read More
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
Is My PA Pardon Application Public Record?
The process for clearing your record through the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons is a lengthy one, and you should be prepared to have a public hearing and your request for a pardon become… 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