Even if you’ve grown as a person and paid your dues to society, a criminal record can have a lasting effect on your life. This list of offenses on your record makes it harder… Read More
In the state of Pennsylvania, record expungement is offered as a way to remove an arrest from your record that did NOT result in a conviction. Other expungements include when… Read More
If you've ever asked, "How can I look up my criminal record?" you should know that the UJS (Unified Judicial System) portal provides essential information about past convictions… Read More
Everyone Should Have a Copy of Their Record by Mark F. Walmer, Esq. Recently I discovered an alarming bit of news, which I will share with you... but first, some background: I… Read More
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
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
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 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
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
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
