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
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
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
There is a wide range of charges that can be brought involving controlled substances. The more serious charges – felonies – usually include delivering drugs to someone else or… 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
There have been a few changes to my practice and marketing at RecordEraser.net. After working for years with Eric and Anne Gibson at Bentley, Gibson, Kopecki, smith P.C., I decided… Read More
So, this blog is just to review the difference between Pardons and Expungement. They are confusing and misunderstood terms, so it never hurts to review. We'll start with expungement. An… Read More
The PA Board of Pardons has two kinds of public meetings - Merit Reviews and Public Hearings. The pardon process begins when the pardon application is filed with the Board… Read More
