What You Need to Know about a Presidential Pardon
How to Seal an Arrest Record in California (PC 851.8)
How to Seal an Arrest Record in California (PC 851.8) If you are arrested for a crime, your arrest record could impact you for the rest of your life. Even if you are not convicted of the crime you were arrested for, your arrest record will not go away. However, there may be a way for you to have your arrest record sealed and destroyed in California. You may be…
Read More6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense
6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense If you have been convicted of a felony, you probably know the effect your felony conviction has on your life. Having a criminal record can make living life difficult. But you may be able to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor in California. There are numerous benefits to having a felony conviction reduced to a…
Read MoreDoes a Governor’s Pardon Seal or Destroy Your Criminal Record?
Does a Governor’s Pardon Seal or Destroy Your Criminal Record? If you are convicted of a crime, your conviction will affect critical aspects of your life and the negative stigma will follow you forever. However, receiving a Governor’s Pardon could reduce some of the impact your criminal conviction has on your life. While receiving a pardon will restore some of your rights, it will not seal or destroy your criminal…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for a Governor’s Pardon? (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8)
Are You Eligible for a Governor’s Pardon? (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8) The Constitution of the State of California under Article V, Section 8 authorizes that anyone convicted of a California criminal offense is eligible to receive a governor’s pardon. A governor’s pardon is a formally recognized declaration of the state that a person is entitled to restoration of many rights that were forfeited as a result of a…
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What You Need to Know about a Presidential Pardon In December 2013, President Barack Obama reduced the prison sentences of eight prisoners serving federal sentences for crack-cocaine related crimes. He also granted freedom to 13 others, at least six of whom were in prison for drug offenses. Obama felt that these individuals were given racially discriminatory sentences for drug crimes. Prior to 2010, African Americans were receiving sentences 100 times…
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