A Pennsylvania Governor's pardon is the Pennsylvania's top executive forgiving you for a crime to which you either pleaded guilty or were convicted. If you are convicted of a felony… Read More
Generally, when a person is convicted of a felony, you can't get a job, apply for housing or even volunteer without confronting the consequences of your criminal record. Yet there… 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
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
There is a myth about people who have had their gun rights revoked - that a serious felony conviction was earned or violent crimes must have been committed to have had a constitutional… 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
Expungements vs Pardons in PA (General Differences) Although the terms are frequently paired together, expungements and pardons in Pennsylvania are similar only in that they each seek… Read More
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
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
