Pennsylvania’s 2022 Pardon Process Updates
2022 New Year Updates About the Pardon Process in PA: In mid-December, the big news was that the Secretary of the Board of Pardons announced his immediate resignation. He was launching… Read More
How to Research and Read a Criminal Record in PA Using the UJS Portal
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
How To Apply for a Governor’s Pardon in Pennsylvania
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
Why Everyone Should Have a Copy of Their Criminal Record
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
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 Clear a Marijuana Record in Pennsylvania with an Expedited Pardon
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
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
The Difference Between Pardons and Expungements in Pennsylvania
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
PA Board of Pardons 2021 – Merit Review and Public Hearings
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
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