PA Board of Pardons Recommends Clemency for 16
At a recent Board of Pardon hearing session in 2018, there were 18 cases presented for consideration, and 16 of them received enough votes to be recommended to the Governor for a Pardon. That… Read More
Clearing a Juvenile Criminal Record
We all make mistakes - especially when we’re young. Unfortunately, a juvenile record can follow you around for the rest of your life. A momentary lapse in judgment can affect everything… Read More
Limited Access Petitions in PA
November 14, 2016 Act 5 became effective, which allows limited access to certain criminal records. Limited Access means that you do not need to disclose these convictions to a potential… Read More
How Can an Expungement Help my Career?
If you have a criminal record in Pennsylvania, you know how difficult it is to find a job that can sustain yourself and your family. (Not sure if you have a criminal record in PA?… Read More
Expungements & Pardons: It’s never too late for a second chance
Not long ago, we received a call at Record Eraser from a senior citizen with a question… The woman on the other end of the line said she was 65 and seeking an expungement for a… Read More
Medical Marijuana in PA: What Passage Could Mean for Your Record
By a margin of 43-7, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 1182, a bill that would decriminalize about a dozen instances of medical marijuana possession in the Keystone state. "The Compassionate… Read More
Protecting Your Criminal History Begins with Choices
Most criminal cases begin when someone has a lapse in judgment or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After the crime occurs, they go through the system, sheepishly, accept… Read More