Hadasha Foxx has wanted to be a nurse for more than a decade, but found out last year that a mistake she made years ago would hold her back from her dream. "It was devastating," said Foxx, 30, who ...

A criminal record can cast a long shadow, impacting everything from employment opportunities to housing options. But what if you’ve paid your debt to society and want to move forward with a clean ...

This story is sponsored by Rasa. If you were arrested, charged, or convicted in Utah, even a long time ago, there's a good chance your record is still showing up when someone runs a background check.

Having a criminal record can be a constant burden, affecting your everyday life and future opportunities. Whether it’s a minor misdemeanor or a more serious offense, the stain of a criminal record can ...

May an expunged criminal record ever be used against a defendant? Yes, said the Supreme Court on July 31,2024. N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. A.P., __ N.J.___( 2024), (A-14-23).

(Officials say a backlog of expungement requests is driven by marijuana legalization and expanded opportunities to annul past offenses. Getty Images) A Senate panel approved legislation Monday that ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A bill designed to help former low level offenders move ahead with their lives will become law in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton Wednesday signed the criminal records expungement bill, ...

Millions of Americans with criminal records face barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities, forming a "waiting workforce." JPMorganChase & Co. and Legal Aid of Southeast and Central ...

Are you feeling haunted this season by the ghost of Christmas past? If you were arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime in Utah – even a long time ago – there's a good chance your record is still ...

Yes, said the Supreme Court on July 31,2024. N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. A.P., __ N.J.___( 2024), (A-14-23). On March 30, 2019, Daniel, the two-year-old son of defendant Arlo, ...