A criminal record can affect many areas of life, including employment, housing and education. This is because even minor offenses can appear in background checks long after a case is closed. New Jersey provides a legal pathway to clear certain records through...
If your criminal case ended without a conviction, you may wonder whether that arrest still matters. New Jersey law permits you to expunge the arrest record in most situations, but the process involves specific eligibility rules and filing requirements worth...
A record of a criminal offense can affect a defendant indefinitely. Every time they apply for a new apartment or undergo a background check for a job, the record of their prior criminal offense could affect their opportunities. Criminal records generally have a...
A minor under 18 years of age could be arrested and charged with a juvenile crime for shoplifting, selling drugs or underage drinking, for example. Many of these juvenile crimes are mistakes children make without realizing the consequences. Yet, a juvenile record can...
Expungement clears your criminal record from official state databases, but it doesn’t erase your digital footprint. Many people assume the internet will automatically update once a court grants expungement. Unfortunately, the internet doesn’t work that way. Once...
Expungement is a legal process that removes certain criminal records from public access. This offers individuals a fresh start by clearing their records and improving their future opportunities. In New Jersey, expungement can help those with eligible offenses to move...
As a young adult in New Jersey, your future is full of possibilities. But a criminal record can cast a long shadow, limiting your opportunities and dreams. Expungement gives you a chance to clear your record and open doors that might otherwise remain closed. Let us...
Everyone makes mistakes. Sadly, these mistakes can sometimes lead to a criminal record that follows you for years. Your record can hold you back from getting your dream job, finding a place to live or pursuing higher education. Thankfully, New Jersey's expungement...
Having a criminal record in New Jersey can be a hindrance in certain aspects of your life. It can affect what jobs you get as well as where you're allowed to live, so having your criminal records sealed can help you get your life together. Here are a few positives of...
You paid the fines and finished your time in jail. Now, you're getting back into civilian life. And you're realizing that things aren't going back to normal. A criminal conviction impacts your future in so many ways. Here are a few. Finding housing Housing will likely...
You've surely felt the impact of your criminal record far beyond serving jail time and paying fines. It's immediately made it more difficult to find a place to live or get a job. How long will this last? Criminal records may be forever Unfortunately, a criminal record...
Good news for anyone who wants to clear their criminal record! New Jersey's new expungement law - that goes into effect TODAY, October 1, 2018 - helps more people, get more cases off of their criminal record. And sooner. Do you want to change jobs or apply for a...
Do you have a conviction for criminal charges on your record after a prior arrest for a crime committed in New Jersey? If so, you are certainly not the first person in the state with a criminal record. If you have run into problems trying to get your life back on...
This month brought good news to people who have been patiently waiting to clear their criminal records. For everyone who made a mistake or a bad choice and wants to move forward, the time may be now.Major changes in New Jersey's expungement laws will shorten the...