Podcasts about Expungement

00:00 Introduction 02:15 Guest Background 05:30 What is Expungement? 08:45 Eligibility Criteria 12:20 The Expungement Process 16:50 Common Misconceptions 20:30 Costs Involved 24:00 Attorney Mitchell's Role 27:15 Success Stories 31:40 Importance of Legal Representation 35:00 Audience Q&A 40:20 Final Thoughts Expungement attorney Farrah Mitchell joins The Real Deal w/ Larry Lawton to reveal how you can clear your criminal record for under $200—and she does ALL the work for you! With Larry's law background and firsthand experience, we break it down like no one else. Find out who qualifies, the process, and the secrets they don't tell you. This could change your life! Larry Lawton, America's biggest jewel thief shares his story, current events, hot topics, and more with Nick his producer, and various guests. "Gangster Redemption: How America's Most Notorious Jewel Robber Got Rich, Got Caught, and Got His Life Back on Track" is Larry's true-life story. Larry shares all of the excitement of living as a successful robber with millions of dollars and the flip side of being tortured and humiliated in prison. The Real Deal w/Larry Lawton YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/TheRealDealwithLarryLawton Larry Lawton Jewel Thief YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/LarryLawtonJewelThief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy the Crooked Diamond Cigar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://crookeddiamondcigars.com/pages/catalog Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reallarrylawton/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJSMNDLY/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/larrylawtonjewelthief/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teespring.com/stores/larrylawton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Discord Server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/jj9h9dktMD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cameo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/larrylawton?qid=1616534953⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Larry's Book Gangster Redemption: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Larry Lawton Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Video Help for Young People: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.realitycheckprogram.com/collections/all

What are the primary factors you need to consider when seeking to have your firearm rights reinstated after a nonviolent felony conviction?I've got an insightful Q&A session lined up for you on the topic of firearm privileges reinstatement. We've received a question from Mike, who asks about the steps to reinstate his firearm rights following nonviolent felony charges.I talk about the complexities surrounding this issue, including federal and state laws, expungement, and record sealing. I'll also share some valuable resources and direct you to experts like Derek DeBrosse, the renowned “Gun Lawyer,” who specializes in these matters. Key TakeawaysFederal & State Laws - Understand that firearm eligibility is influenced by both federal and state laws. Meeting one does not automatically clear you for the other.Expungement & Record Sealing - In Ohio, expunging or sealing your record, especially for nonviolent offenses, can be the quickest route to reinstating your firearm rights.Expert Collaboration - Complex cases may require specialized assistance. Steve often collaborates with firearm law experts like Derek DeBras, aka 'The Gun Lawyer,' for these challenging situations.Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2025 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law

Host Sean Claiborne, U.S. Army National Guard Veteran, dives into the critical intersections of mental health, criminal justice, and expungement services with guests Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa, and Yvette Williams, CEO of Back on Track, Inc. This episode explores the impact of criminal records on employment and mental health recovery, focusing on marginalized communities and veterans.Discover how expungement can unlock opportunities, reduce recidivism, and provide a fresh start for individuals facing barriers due to past mistakes. Learn about Back on Track's mission, the challenges of addressing root causes of crime, and the importance of trauma-informed care.

Send us a textTrump has won the election—again. But why? Lawrence and Dayvon delve beyond the data, drawing on their on-the-ground experience to contextualize the results. They highlight the Democratic Party's failures on issues like criminal justice, expungement, housing policy, and maternal health, connecting these shortcomings to voter frustration and the collapse in turnout that cost Kamala the election. They end with a call to rethink reliance on the Democratic Party, which, as history shows, is likely to respond with a retreat to the “rational center” and a rejection of “identity politics.”Support the showIn Search of Black Power is a Black-owned internet show and podcast. This podcast is sponsored and produced by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS). The internet show is published in collaboration with Black Liberation Media (BLM)

This Day in Legal History: Jay Treaty SignedOn November 19, 1794, the United States and Great Britain signed the Jay Treaty, formally titled the “Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation.” Negotiated by U.S. Chief Justice John Jay and British Foreign Secretary Lord Grenville, the treaty sought to resolve lingering tensions between the two nations following the American Revolutionary War. At its core, the agreement facilitated the withdrawal of British troops from forts in the Northwest Territory, a region that was still contested despite American sovereignty being recognized in the Treaty of Paris (1783).The treaty also addressed contentious issues such as British seizure of American ships and the debts owed by American citizens to British creditors. While the agreement provided for limited American trade rights in the British West Indies and a framework for resolving disputes over the U.S.-Canada border, it failed to stop British impressment of American sailors or guarantee broader trading rights. Domestically, the treaty sparked fierce political debate, with Federalists supporting it as a means of preserving peace and economic stability, while Jeffersonian Republicans decried it as overly conciliatory to British interests.The Jay Treaty is historically significant for establishing a precedent for diplomatic negotiation and emphasizing the importance of peaceful dispute resolution. While controversial at the time, it ultimately helped avert war with Britain and allowed the young United States to stabilize its economy and focus on internal growth. Its ratification in 1795 marked an important step in shaping U.S. foreign policy during its formative years. The treaty's mixed reception underscored the deepening political divisions in the United States, foreshadowing the partisan struggles that would define early American governance.Big Law firms are poised to see significant lobbying revenue gains under anticipated Republican control of the White House and Congress, as the GOP aims to advance a pro-business, “America First” agenda. Key areas of focus for lobbyists include revisiting elements of the 2017 tax law, reversing restrictions on fossil fuel development imposed by the Biden administration, and assisting with the confirmation of cabinet nominees. The Supreme Court's recent Loper Bright decision, which limits federal agencies' ability to interpret vague laws, adds another layer of legislative complexity, increasing demand for legal expertise in technical drafting.The potential uptick in lobbying activity echoes patterns seen in prior shifts of political power. Lobbying revenue rose sharply in 2017 and 2021 during transitions to unified party control. Firms like Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Akin Gump, Squire Patton Boggs, and K&L Gates are particularly well-positioned, with some deriving significant portions of their income from federal lobbying efforts. Brownstein Hyatt leads the pack, earning $50.9 million in lobbying revenue through the first three quarters of 2024.Major firms are already representing high-profile clients. For instance, Brownstein Hyatt has advocated for Apollo Global Management on portfolio-related issues, while Squire Patton Boggs has worked on food regulation for Mars Inc. Energy-related lobbying, such as advocating for liquefied natural gas export permits, is also expected to surge as Republicans aim to repeal Biden-era restrictions. Appropriations negotiations may further boost lobbying opportunities, as delayed bills give the GOP more leverage.Big Law Lobbyists See GOP Trifecta Haul Including Tax, EnergyThe State Bar of California has approved a proposal to expunge attorney discipline records from public view after eight years, provided the attorney has not faced subsequent disciplinary action during that time. This measure, which excludes cases of disbarment, aims to address racial disparities in the attorney discipline system. A 2019 study revealed that Black male attorneys in California were over three times more likely than their white counterparts to face probation, prompting a 2023 review committee to recommend changes to the system. The proposal now awaits approval from the California Supreme Court.The expungement policy is intended to balance accountability, transparency, and redemption opportunities, aligning California's attorney discipline practices with those in other states and professions like medicine and real estate. Critics, however, argue it could undermine transparency and public trust, with 74% of public comments opposing the plan. In contrast, a majority of attorney comments—69%—supported the change, noting it incentivizes maintaining clean records. If implemented, an estimated 2,353 attorneys would be immediately eligible for expungement. California, the second-largest state bar by membership, projects that this policy will reduce the long-term stigma attached to past disciplinary actions.California Bar aims to expunge attorney discipline records after 8 years | ReutersThe losing bidder for Alex Jones' bankrupt Infowars empire is challenging The Onion's winning bid, arguing it offered less cash and relied on questionable claim waivers. First United American Companies LLC (FUAC), which bid $3.5 million in cash, claims its offer was superior to The Onion parent company Global Tetrahedron LLC's $1.75 million bid. FUAC accuses The Onion of colluding with Sandy Hook families who supported the bid by waiving part of their claims against Jones.The bankruptcy trustee overseeing the sale, Christopher Murray, defended the auction as transparent and noted that the Sandy Hook families' waiver improved the overall value of The Onion's bid. The waiver was key in positioning The Onion's bid as the best-value offer, despite its lower cash amount. FUAC countered that these waivers are speculative and provide no real value to the bankruptcy estate, calling them akin to “monopoly” money.Judge Christopher M. Lopez, who previously raised concerns about the auction's transparency, is now considering the motion to disqualify The Onion's bid. The sale is part of an effort to liquidate Jones' estate and pay down the $1.5 billion in defamation judgments against him for spreading false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. The trustee dismissed FUAC's accusations as baseless and an attempt to mislead the court.In case you haven't figured it out already, FUAC is a company affiliated with Alex Jones' snake oil sales. Obviously, Jones has an interest in seeing his assets purchased by a friendly company rather than The Onion which … is not friendly to Jones' interests. Infowars Bidder Moves to Disqualify The Onion's Winning OfferThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared likely to dismiss appeals by Amazon and SpaceX challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing the companies acted prematurely. Both companies sought to block NLRB cases alleging labor violations, with Amazon opposing a unionization case and SpaceX contesting claims of retaliatory firings. However, the appeals panel suggested that Amazon and SpaceX did not give lower court judges enough time to rule before filing their appeals.  Amazon's case, initially in Texas, was transferred to Washington, D.C., and SpaceX's to California, though these transfers are on hold pending appeals. The judges questioned whether the delays cited by Amazon and SpaceX constituted "effective denials," a standard necessary for appeals. Judge James Graves noted Amazon's unrealistic deadline demands, while Judge Irma Ramirez questioned SpaceX's assertion of deliberate judicial delay.  The NLRB argued that the companies imposed arbitrary deadlines to expedite decisions and delayed proceedings by resisting case transfers. Both companies face significant underlying NLRB cases, with Amazon fighting unionization at a New York warehouse and SpaceX denying allegations of retaliatory firings. If the appeals are dismissed, the companies could request a review by the full 5th Circuit, known for its conservative leanings.Amazon, SpaceX challenges to NLRB may be thrown out of appeals court | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered if you can remove a misdemeanor from your record in Ohio?Steve Palmer answers a listener's question about removing misdemeanor convictions from one's record. Discover the differences between expungement and record sealing, and learn about the eligibility criteria for both misdemeanors and felonies. Whether you're curious about your own legal situation or just interested in the topic, this episode is packed with valuable insights.01:20 Expungement vs. Record Sealing05:45 Ohio Law on Expungement10:30 Exceptions and PitfallsGot a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast!Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high-publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2024 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law

The nonprofit Kansas Legal Services works to provide "equal access to justice for the most vulnerable Kansans," including helping clear records and get driver's licenses restored. A new study found that free and low-cost legal assistance is also positive for the economy at large.

An expungement clinic for those looking to remove eligible criminal records and traffic charges from their public records will be held in Henrico Sept. 13. Justice Forward Virginia, Legal Aid Justice Center, New Virginia Majority and Nolef Turns Inc. will host the event at the latter's office at 3002 Hungary Spring Road in Henrico from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Nearly 80 million people in the United States – and 2.5 million in Virginia – have a criminal record, according to the organizations, and many of those people continue to experience negative...Article LinkSupport the show

Should a victim of Apartheid be expected to apply for expungement of criminal records, seeing that they were not found to be perpetrators? Lester Kiewit speaks to Justice Dumisa Ntsebeza, a former commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're approaching the one year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana. On top of businesses readying themselves to sell marijuana, the state cannabis review board has been hard at work looking at who is eligible to have marijuana-related criminal incidents expunged from their record. It's a process that will change the lives of hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans with criminal records.Jon Geffen has been working to expunge marijuana charges from Minnesotan's records. He is director of the Legal Revolution Law Firm in Minneapolis. Geffen joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain the efforts still underway to expunge records.

Law students at UMKC's Expungement Clinic helped nearly 60 people clear their criminal records, giving them better opportunities for jobs and housing. But the clinic's funding has run out. Plus: Foster group homes are meant for youth with significant behavioral and mental health issues, but Missouri doesn't have enough beds for girls.

Send us a Text Message.Maryland Governor Wes Moore put pen to paper this week. Earlier this week, the Governor signed off on pardoning 175k cannabis convictions.We had the chance to speak to some business owners and activists in the state about the historic move, what it means for business, and how it can impact hiring.Thank you to Kevin Ford Jr. with Uplift Companies, Colin Fraser with Upling, Brandon Wyatt Esq, and Roz McCarthy with M4MM for their contributions. This episode is sponsored by Trulieve. If you are a Georgia medical cardholder searching for good quality products, stop by Truelieve. Flower, vapes, edibles, topicals, concentrates, tinctures, and more. Visit one of their five locations in Georgia and find what fits you today. Click the link and find a store near you.  Support the Show.President and co-founder of LOCKGREEN Sarah Kiah Morton sat down with us to discuss how the idea of LOCKGREEN came to life, how this business is a family affair, and more.

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, the holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Jeanetta Williams, President, NAACP Salt Lake Branch, talks with Dave and Debbie about a special expungement event happening today June 18th where they are holding a free expungement clinic. KSL Legal Analyst, Greg Skordas, joins the show to talk about the expungement process and what it can do for those convicted of crimes in the state of Utah.

While the State of New Jersey offers people the opportunity to ‘wipe the slate clean’ via the Expungement process – it can be time consuming and confusing for eligible individuals to navigate the various steps of the process. The Mercer Path Forward: Expungement Services addresses these various reasons for incomplete expungement efforts and provides complete services that will take an applicant through the entire process to whatever [...]

Amanda Agan talks about how sealing criminal records affects employment. “Can you Erase the Mark of a Criminal Record? Labor Market Impacts of Criminal Record Remediation” by Amanda Agan, Andrew Garin, Dmitri Koustas, Alex Mas, and Crystal Yang. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: Probable Causation Episode 9: Michael Mueller-Smith “Ban the Box, Criminal Records, and Racial Discrimination: A Field Experiment" by Amanda Agan and Sonja Starr. Probable Causation Episode 8: Amanda Agan "The mark of a criminal record" by Devah Pager. "The edge of stigma: An experimental audit of the effects of low-level criminal records on employment" by Christopher Uggen, Mike Vuolo, Sarah Lageson, Ebony Ruhland, and Hilary K. Whitham. "Does banning the box help ex-offenders get jobs? Evaluating the effects of a prominent example" by Evan K. Rose. "The criminal and labor market impacts of incarceration" by Michael Mueller-Smith. "Expungement of criminal convictions: An empirical study" by J.J. Prescott and Sonja Starr. "Unmarked: Criminal Record Clearing and Employment Outcomes" by Jeffrey Selbin, Justin McCrary, and Joshua Epstein. "America's paper prisons: The second chance gap" by Colleen Chien. "Misdemeanor Prosecution" by Amanda Agan, Jennifer L. Doleac, and Anna Harvey. Probable Causation Episode 51: Amanda Agan and Anna Harvey "Labor Market Impacts of Reducing Felony Convictions" by Amanda Y. Agan, Andrew Garin, Dmitri K. Koustas, Alexandre Mas, and Crystal Yang. "Is it time to let go of the past? Effect of clean slate regulation on employment and earnings" by Kabir Dasgupta, Keshar Ghimire, and Alexander Plum. "Increasing the Demand for Workers with a Criminal Record" by Zoë Cullen, Will Dobbie, and Mitchell Hoffman. Probable Causation Episode 71: Zoë Cullen  

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A car has slammed into a wall at a Canton Walmart, will several reportedly injured.  The Detroit Pistons hosted a 'Second Chance Summit,' offering expungement opportunities to hundreds of Detroiters. (Credit: Getty)

Expungement Clinic and Community Fair Event Details Date: Wednesday, February 28thTime: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Urban League Twin Cities, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411

The Role of Police: Arrest, Search, and Seizure. Arrest Procedures: An arrest marks the beginning of formal legal proceedings against an individual. Police must have probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime. In many cases, an arrest warrant issued by a judge is required, although there are exceptions, such as when a crime is committed in an officer's presence. Search and Seizure: The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police generally need a warrant to conduct searches, but several exceptions exist, including consent searches, search incident to a lawful arrest, and exigent circumstances. The exclusionary rule prohibits evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from being used in court. Miranda Rights: Upon arrest, individuals must be informed of their Miranda rights, which include the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Failure to provide these warnings can result in the suppression of any statements made by the defendant. The Criminal Trial Process. Arraignment: This is the defendant's first court appearance, where the charges are formally read, and the defendant enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). Pre-Trial Motions: Before the trial, both sides may file motions to shape the proceedings, including motions to dismiss charges, suppress evidence, or determine the admissibility of certain facts. Trial: A criminal trial can be before a judge (bench trial) or a jury. The prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt," a high standard reflecting the serious implications of a criminal conviction. Opening Statements: Both sides present an overview of their case to the jury. Presentation of Evidence: The prosecution and defense present evidence and call witnesses. Cross-examination is used to challenge the evidence or testimony presented by the opposing side. Closing Arguments: Both sides summarize their case, attempting to persuade the jury of the defendant's guilt or innocence. Jury Deliberation and Verdict: The jury deliberates and then delivers a verdict. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, a mistrial may be declared. Sentencing and Punishment. Following a conviction, the court will determine the appropriate sentence for the defendant. Sentencing can involve a range of penalties: Fines and Restitution: Financial penalties or orders to compensate victims. Probation: Allowing the offender to remain in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison. Incarceration: Sentences to jail (short-term) or prison (long-term) depending on the severity of the crime. Death Penalty: In jurisdictions that allow it, the death penalty can be imposed for the most serious crimes. Sentencing Guidelines: Many jurisdictions have established guidelines to ensure consistent and fair sentencing practices, although judges often have discretion within these guidelines. Appeals and Post-Conviction Remedies Appeals: Defendants have the right to appeal their conviction or sentence if they believe there was a legal error in the trial process. Appellate courts review the record of the trial court proceedings but do not consider new evidence. Post-Conviction Remedies: Beyond appeals, defendants can seek other forms of relief, such as habeas corpus petitions, which challenge the lawfulness of the defendant's imprisonment. Expungement and Pardons: Under certain conditions, a defendant's criminal record can be expunged, effectively sealing it from public view. Pardons, granted by a governor or the president, forgive the convicted individual and may restore rights lost as a result of the conviction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support

Having a juvenile criminal record can impact your ability to obtain employment, housing, and other benefits, even decades later. Since 2013 the Public Defender's office of Hamilton County has provided legal assistance to get criminal and juvenile records sealed and expunged. If you or someone you know has a criminal Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 15, 2024

The Holloman Center for Social Justice is hosting information sessions on the process of criminal record expungement. The sessions are meant to answer questions about record expungement, and help connect individuals in to the relevant resources. The dates and times are February 29th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, and Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 15, 2024

It's estimated that more than a quarter of the adults in West Virginia have a criminal record. That includes cases with one arrest or more, but no conviction or jail time. Those records can still show up years later in a background check and make someone ineligible for a job or a place to live. On this Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks at the road toward a second chance. Nearly every state now has some sort of process to seal or expunge a record depending on the severity and type of crime, for people who want to take steps toward their future. In this episode, we look at the process which can be complicated and time consuming. Some say it has given them hope — while others suggest there are dangers in shielding potential employers from the truth about people they might hire.  

Senior Reporter for The Appeal, Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, talks about her article, New Jersey State Police Sued for Sharing Criminal Records Slated For Expungement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2021, Intel Corporation partnered with legal service organizations across the country to provide pro bono assistance through expungement clinics in support of their commitment to racial justice.  With unique volunteer opportunities available for all staff, Intel was able to bring in a much larger group of volunteers beyond attorneys. Their teams quickly saw an overwhelmingly positive impact within communities both socially and financially. Since 2022, Intel has worked with well over 150 clients across the U.S. who have been successful in getting their dismissal petitions granted. For our latest Signatory Showcase series podcast episode, we spoke with Eva Almirantearena, Intel's Vice President and Associate General Counsel in Antitrust and Commercial Litigation Group about Intel's incredible pro bono work expunging criminal records.

If you have a criminal record in Illinois, you may be eligible for expungement or sealing of your record. Expungement is the process of clearing your criminal record while sealing is the process of making your record inaccessible to the public. To begin the expungement process, contact an experienced Illinois Expungement attorney to guide you. The following are some frequently asked questions about expungement in Illinois. Read the full article here: www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-la…sked-questions O'Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at info@oflaherty-law.com to get in contact with someone from our team. Subscribe to our channel for daily videos dedicated to all things law and leave a comment with any questions about this topic. Find us online for more legal content and to stay connected with our team - Website: www.oflaherty-law.com/ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/oflahertylaw - Instagram: www.instagram.com/oflahertylaw - Facebook: www.facebook.com/oflahertylawGroup/ **None of the content in this series is intended as paid legal advice.

Amy Flowers, an attorney with Ice Miller, shares the importance of record expungement for human trafficking survivors and gives us an inside look at what the expungement process looks like. Thank you for listening today! Be sure to follow us on social to stay up to date on all episode releases, events happening at Freedom a la Cart, and more.

One of the biggest barriers to employment and advancement in society is past history with the justice system. Because of that, Washtenaw County is set to host its 9th annual Expungement Fair, designed to help provide resources and tools to those who qualify for having their past criminal history expunged from the public record. Learn more about this upcoming fair, why expungement is safe and beneficial for the community and how you can better support these efforts on an insightful episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dozens of organizations receive money to help fight the opioid epidemic, a program designed to help domestic abuse survivors has seen its enrollment double, why Lexington is expanding an expungement clinic, and how KY's federal delegation voted on the government shutdown bill.

For our show on September 18th, host Bev Livingston begins the hour speaking with Johnny Waller, Jr., CEO of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Clear My Record Expungement Program. Criminal […] The post KANSAS CITY DECLARES ‘EXPUNGEMENT WEEK’ FOR CRIMINAL RECORDS; IN THE NAME OF FREE PRESS, ADVOCATES CALL TO FREE JULIEN ASSANGE appeared first on KKFI.

Are you someone who has heard the term "expungement" but doesnt understand what it means? Or maybe you're someone who needs an expungement yourself. This episode breaks down what an expungement is and the steps you need to take in order to receive one. District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office Expungement Attorney, Karen McLellan and Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court Expungement Processor, Monica Winfrey to discuss everything about expungements and the New Day Expungement Event that's held every year by the District Attorney.Expungement applications for the New Day program will be available at www.calcasieuda.com starting September 1, 2023 and will be accepted until September 29, 2023. 

Is your criminal record preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Murphy & Price LLP (+1-719-280-2038) can help you expunge it from the public record. Learn more by visiting https://apnews.com/press-release/marketersmedia/colorado-springs-denver-marketersmedia-914e98ec6a143ee0b8617134ce15a44d Murphy & Price LLP City: Colorado Springs Address: 10 Boulder Cres St Website https://COSprings.lawyer Phone +1 719 280 2038 Email warren@murphypricelaw.com

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hints he is open to considering impeachment expungements for Donald Trump and democrats FLIP. We hear from Pelosi, Swalwell, and Schiff.A new report from the very credible NY Post details the extent of VP Joe Biden's involvement in the criminal syndicate. Details reveal Biden Crime Family associate Devon Archer will testify that Hunter Biden put his Vice President on the phone with business associates over 2 dozen times.IRS Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler destroys CNN and Jake Tapper's narrative that the Whistleblower allegations are not credible, going into the lion's den for a one-on-one interview. Rep. Jim Jordan reacts to the testimony and explains the latest in the Judiciary Committee's investigation.Former Vice President Mike Pence says just the words Jack Smith is looking for in a recent interview with CNN. Did Mike Pence's testimony to the January 6th Grand Jury help implicate Trump? We look to the Department of Justice manual for guidance on the proper mens rea required under the law.

It's been more than a year since Rhode Island legalized marijuana. What's happened since? Is the law living up to its promise to address the harms of the war on drugs? Representative Cherie Cruz, a Pawtucket Democrat, advocated for the law before she joined the General Assembly. She gives us an update and talks about the future of McCoy Stadium and soccer in Pawtucket. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You did wrong... you paid your debt to society... but if you want to get your criminal record expunged... it's gonna cost a lot more starting July 1st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal experts recommend getting an application in ASAP. Fees to expunge a criminal record in Utah will cost more than four times higher beginning July 1.

James Kirkwood, Director of Memphis Christian Pastors Network and Vanessa Sweet of Breakthrough Leadership discuss ways their organizations are working together to address high crime in our city. They also share ways an Expungement Clinic through local churches is providing means for Memphis residents to get a fresh start by reinstating their driver's license.

Joy Springfield is the Director of Pro Bono Services for Kansas Legal Services, where she works to ensure that all people, regardless of their income or background, have access to legal representation. In this episode of the Anomalous Black Women Podcast, Joy talks about her work as a pro bono lawyer, the challenges that Kansans face in the legal system, & how she is working to make a difference in their lives. This episode is packed with valuable information for Anomalous Black Women who are seeking legal assistance. Joy shares her insights on how to find a pro bono lawyer, how to navigate the legal system, & how to advocate for yourself. She also talks about the importance of pro bono work & how it can make a real difference in the lives of people who need it most. If you are an anomalous black woman who is facing a legal challenge, or if you are interested in learning more about pro bono work, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Joy Springfield's inspiring story & learn how you can get involved in making a difference. Kansas Legal Service website: https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/Expungement information - https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/node/1915/facts-about-expungement-kansasDriver's license information - https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/search?s=driver%27s%20license%20suspension&f%5B0%5D=topics%3A37Kansas Legal Services Social Media: https://m.facebook.com/klsforkansans/?ref=bookmarkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lI_2MqaWJwYH5KY8ifoRghttps://twitter.com/KLSforkansashttps://www.instagram.com/KLSforkansas/Kansas Legal Services Clinics - Apply Now for any of the listed clinics Barton County District Court charges - July 8  McPherson County District Court charges - Sept. 28 Join us every 1st & 3rd Monday as we dive into our everyday lives, examining the experiences that make us who we are. We're not here to be politically correct and we're not here to agree with each other. Instead, we're here to have fun & learn something new.  Join us in this safe space! Please leave comments!  We hope you enjoy it! It's just a conversation with your best(est) girlfriends! Want to support this podcast? If you enjoy the show and find value in the content we produce, there are a few ways you can help support us. The easiest way is to leave a rating and review on your preferred platform. This helps other people discover the show and lets us know that we're on the right track. Another way to support the podcast is by sharing it with your friends and family. Word of mouth is incredibly powerful, and we're always looking to reach more people and provide value to our listeners. Lastly, if you'd like to support us financially, we have a Spotify support page where you can make a one-time or recurring donation. Every little bit helps us to continue creating new episodes and improving the quality of our content. Thank you so much for your support, and we hope you enjoy today's episode. Connect with Dr. Tonya Johnson: IG: TJSprattCoachingFirm(Dr. Johnson's Car Chronicles) | IG: SisHealingJourney | FB: twitter.comGlobalCareerAD1 Connect with Bina Banks:  Goddess Bina: https://www.binaayesha.com | Baye Coaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bayecoachingalliance | IG/Twitter/Clubhouse/TikTok: @iamcoachbina | IG/TicTok bina_ayesha_banks | IG: SisHealingJourney | Link Tree: https://profilez.app-propel.com/binabanks2019 Connect with Tasha Smith:  Professor Poised (Tasha): https://www.allthingspoised.com | IG/Twitter/Clubhouse: @professorpoised Don't forget to subscribe! Let's Get Social! Email: reach@anomalousblackwomen.com if you would like to be a guest. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCPotpl8ku1Oxjzv3nFh_Q Facebook: https://facebook.com/ABWPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/anomalousblackwomen Website: www.anomalousblackwomen.com **Podcasts are Pre-recorded** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anomalousblackwomen/message --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anomalousblackwomen/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anomalousblackwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anomalousblackwomen/support

Noella Sudbury became interested in the issue of criminal records expungement soon after law school, while working as a criminal defense lawyer. Over and over again, she saw clients put in the hard work to get out of the criminal justice system and rebuild their lives, only to have doors slammed in their faces because of their records. That set her down a path that led her last year to found Rasa Legal, an innovative justice tech company, licensed under Utah's legal services sandbox, that is making the process of expunging a criminal record simple and affordable.  Last month, Inc. named Sudbury to its Female Founders 200 list, a selection of women founders who have moved the needle in business and in their communities. Last year, Rasa was selected as the 2022 Access to Justice winner at the American Legal Technology Awards. Also last year, the Utah State Bar honored Sudbury with its 2022 Distinguished Service Award and, in 2019, Utah Business Magazine named her its 2019 Woman of the Year. In 2016, after practicing criminal law in private practice and as a public defender, Sudbury was appointed director of the Salt Lake County, Utah, Criminal Justice Advisory Council. She later joined the cabinet of then Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams as a senior policy advisor on criminal justice. In 2019, she led the successful effort that resulted in the unanimous passage of Utah's Clean Slate law, which made Utah only the second U.S. state to automate the criminal record expungement process for misdemeanor offenses. It was over the course of that career that she came to see that technology could play a critical role in automating and simplifying the process of expungement, and it was that realization that led her to found Rasa Legal. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.  Nota, the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms.  Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Sage Timeslips, trusted by solo and small firms for nearly four decades, offers robust functionality, customizable reports, and the ability to capture time and expenses on the go.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

In this episode, co-host Chris Kleiser sits down with Knoxville criminal defense attorney Jamie Hughes and the Director of the University of Tennessee's Legal Clinic, Joy Radice to talk about Tennessee's juvenile record expungement statute and the importance of making sure you expunge your clients records when possible.  A while back, Chris received a phone call from Jamie saying the NEVER ADJUDICATED, outright dismissed cases of one of her clients was being used to send a kid off to Federal Prison FOR LIFE and well, you'll just have to listen to find out what happened. This is the final episode we recorded before we lost our sound engineer at ETPTV and without funding, we were unable to continue to record there....hint hint.  If you like our podcast, you could send an email to ETPTV to let them know.  Donations work too.We continue to be forever grateful to Angela Vigil and the Gault Center for giving us permission to use her amazing song, Defender.  And special thanks to VOLUNTEER sound engineer Raiden Rogers, who heard about our dilemma and is graciously volunteering his time and skills to help us get these episodes out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indefenseofchildrenpod/message

Representatives Dave Joyce of Ohio and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York have reintroduced the Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing #expungement (HOPE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would support states in expunging convictions for past cannabis offenses. The #HOPEAct looks to provide federal grants to help offset the financial and administrative burdens associated with expungement. If passed, it would be an important step forward in ensuring that those who have been convicted of minor #marijuananews offenses are not held back from accessing educational opportunities or employment based on their records. This bill is supported by both Democrats and Republicans, making it a promising step towards justice reform. Get in touch with us:

For Media Business Episode 47: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Beth LeBlanc. Reporter at The Detroit News. The Detroit News. From Davidson, Michigan. University of Michigan-Flint grad. For their discussion, they mainly focus on details surrounding Beth's recent article '1M Mich. residents to see criminal convictions automatically expunged' story. How does the new law work? What will it mean? Are other states looking at similar laws? Then they also tackle reports that Gun Groups are reportedly seeing the Michigan State House and Senate over the ability to testify on firearms bills,... why? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music

Marie Bechtel joins Clint Adams to discuss options for West Virginians seeking to seal their past criminal records, a process known as expungement. Which crimes are eligible for expungement, and which are not (DUIs, crimes against child or elderly victims, violence, etc.). At what point do you become eligible for a record expungement and how does completion of a Substance Use Disorder Recovery Program alter this? Who must you inform that you are seeking to have your record expunged? What expectations should you keep in mind during the process? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier in the show we spoke about the efforts on Capitol Hill regarding homelessness in the winter... and there is an event happening in SLC this month that will offer services for the homeless as well. Mike Akerlow, Executive Director from Project Homeless Connect, joins the show to give the details about the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri allowed the first dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this past Friday, which permits anyone over the age of 21 to purchase. But now those incarcerated for marijuana offenses are struggling to get their records expunged.

State Delegate Tim Anderson joined Jeff Katz to talk about the interview Stacey Davenport gave with John Reid on Richmond's Morning News, what she said, what she didn't say, and what he plans to do regarding her possibly holding office again. 

Jeff Boudjouk on UBS termination, expungement, and a new life as independent firm Northeast Investment Group.

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCO TRUE OR FALSEThe retirement of Sen. Ben Sasse holds greater meaning beyond his simply leaving the job. Sasse well known as a Trump critic https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/06/sasse-expected-to-resign-from-senate-00060812https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/politics/ben-sasse-resigning-senate/index.htmlTaking a job as President of University of FloridaAnything here other than naked ambition of a Presidential run, set up by getting to base from Florida instead of Nebraska?Sasse said he and his wife have been “pursued by wonderful institutions the past two years, but we've resisted being a finalist. This time is different because the University of Florida is different: I think Florida is the most interesting university in America right now.”Gov. Ricketts could appoint himself to the seatYeah… NOElon MuskHe's buying twitter, he lost, he's a loser, and he might also be a russian troll farm come to life Buy or SellMissourians will vote to have a constitutional convention How is this a real thing? ​​https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Elections/Petitions/ArticleXIISection3a.pdfThe ballot measures for 2022https://www.sos.mo.gov/default.aspx?PageID=10056https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2771168638614/all-missouri-voters-will-see-these-five-questions-on-the-ballot-here-s-what-they-meanEvery 20 years the question is posed to voters - do you want to have a constitutional convention for the StateSome Dems support it because all changes would have to be approved by votersBig One:Biden's Big Federal Pot PardonJust in time for the midtermsMJ is fully illegal - meaning there is NO form, not even CBD that is legal, in 4 states. https://disa.com/maps/marijuana-legality-by-stateKansas, Wyoming, Idaho, South CarolinaWhat about banking? Sen. Durbin calling that out as something that has to be fixedJust announced a few days ago, will be interesting to see Biden approvalhttps://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/?ex_cid=rrpromoMissouri Amendment 3 - seems to be a LOT of push back on itDemocratic party officially took NO position on itHave seen a few Dems out actively campaigning against it (not gonna call anyone out)TBV endorses amendment 3https://twitter.com/buschvalentine/status/1570854204956377091“If we pass Amendment 3, we are righting most of the wrongs that should have been dealt with some time ago”, says St. Louis NAACP President.This is one of those times where I really, really have been trying to make sense of these arguments but I just cannot https://www.marijuanamoment.net/missouris-largest-labor-union-backs-marijuana-legalization-ballot-measure/Actual language of proposed changehttps://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Elections/Petitions/2022-059.pdfLanguage actually PROHIBITS use of MJ as grounds for a search warrant if you hold medical or caregiver cardUpdated language that keeps courts from penalizing a parent in a custody case simply for MJ useMost of the complaints are things that are ALREADY in place, it's already illegal to smoke pot in public and that isn't changing And yet… take a walk in a crowded area and tell me you don't smell itMOST of the convictions for MJ in MO will be immediately expunged w/o further actionLast call preview. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCO TRUE OR FALSEThe retirement of Sen. Ben Sasse holds greater meaning beyond his simply leaving the job. Sasse well known as a Trump critic https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/06/sasse-expected-to-resign-from-senate-00060812https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/politics/ben-sasse-resigning-senate/index.htmlTaking a job as President of University of FloridaAnything here other than naked ambition of a Presidential run, set up by getting to base from Florida instead of Nebraska?Sasse said he and his wife have been “pursued by wonderful institutions the past two years, but we've resisted being a finalist. This time is different because the University of Florida is different: I think Florida is the most interesting university in America right now.”Gov. Ricketts could appoint himself to the seatYeah… NOElon MuskHe's buying twitter, he lost, he's a loser, and he might also be a russian troll farm come to life Buy or SellMissourians will vote to have a constitutional convention How is this a real thing? ​​https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Elections/Petitions/ArticleXIISection3a.pdfThe ballot measures for 2022https://www.sos.mo.gov/default.aspx?PageID=10056https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2771168638614/all-missouri-voters-will-see-these-five-questions-on-the-ballot-here-s-what-they-meanEvery 20 years the question is posed to voters - do you want to have a constitutional convention for the StateSome Dems support it because all changes would have to be approved by votersBig One:Biden's Big Federal Pot PardonJust in time for the midtermsMJ is fully illegal - meaning there is NO form, not even CBD that is legal, in 4 states. https://disa.com/maps/marijuana-legality-by-stateKansas, Wyoming, Idaho, South CarolinaWhat about banking? Sen. Durbin calling that out as something that has to be fixedJust announced a few days ago, will be interesting to see Biden approvalhttps://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/?ex_cid=rrpromoMissouri Amendment 3 - seems to be a LOT of push back on itDemocratic party officially took NO position on itHave seen a few Dems out actively campaigning against it (not gonna call anyone out)TBV endorses amendment 3https://twitter.com/buschvalentine/status/1570854204956377091“If we pass Amendment 3, we are righting most of the wrongs that should have been dealt with some time ago”, says St. Louis NAACP President.This is one of those times where I really, really have been trying to make sense of these arguments but I just cannot https://www.marijuanamoment.net/missouris-largest-labor-union-backs-marijuana-legalization-ballot-measure/Actual language of proposed changehttps://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Elections/Petitions/2022-059.pdfLanguage actually PROHIBITS use of MJ as grounds for a search warrant if you hold medical or caregiver cardUpdated language that keeps courts from penalizing a parent in a custody case simply for MJ useMost of the complaints are things that are ALREADY in place, it's already illegal to smoke pot in public and that isn't changing And yet… take a walk in a crowded area and tell me you don't smell itMOST of the convictions for MJ in MO will be immediately expunged w/o further actionLast call preview. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

Join us NOW for a brand new episode of The Real HopeCast with the Director of the Kentucky Recovery Career Network Al Crout as we discuss how workforce development and education programs play an integral part in the success of the individual in recovery. Healing Opportunity Purpose and Employment = HOPE!