How to Get an Expedited Marijuana Pardon in PA
In February 2021, Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania issued 69 expedited marijuana pardons. Initiated by the Board of Pardons, the review program facilitates an expedited process for nonviolent… 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 Board of Pardons reviews an application for ‘clemency' (which asks to have… Read More
Everyone Should Know What Is On Their Criminal Record
Recently I discovered an alarming bit of news, which I will share with you... but first, some background: I have worked in Lancaster County Criminal Justice for 30 years, and prosecuted… 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
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
About Pennsylvania’s New Clean Slate Law
While many have rightfully hailed the passage of the Pennsylvania Clean Slate Law as a life-changer for those with old and minor offenses or misdemeanor criminal convictions, there… 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
Know the Two Types of Criminal Records in PA (Erasing Your Record)
Know What’s On Your Criminal Record in PA The best way to begin the record erasing process is to know the exact charges that are on your record. The Pennsylvania Expungement Code… Read More