Category Archives: General news
New Jersey “The Opportunity to Compete Act” Will Help Former Offenders Find Employment
On March 1, 2015, New Jersey will implement a new act called “The Opportunity to Compete Act.” This law provides that employers will not be able to investigate a job applicant’s criminal background until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to the applicant. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Senate Passes SB 166 – A New Expungement Bill
On February 23, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 166, which if enacted would improve the expungement law in Pennsylvania and provide former offenders a much needed second chance. SB 166 would expand the law to allow the expungement of some misdemeanor convictions in Pennsylvania after the former offender satisfies a waiting period. This bill would help many people who committed low-level misdemeanor offenses in Pennsylvania move past their prior mistakes. Continue reading
California Supreme Court Makes Substantial Changes to Sex Offender Registration Law
In the face of numerous appeals cases, the California Supreme Court has decided to take a stand on sex offender registration. The law is now much more strict and some people who received relief from the registration requirement may have to register once again. Continue reading
Michigan House Bill 4186: New Michigan Expungement Law Passed
Michigan House Bill 4186 has changed expungement law in Michigan to make a wider range of offenses eligible for expungement. Read more to find out if you are eligible. Continue reading
Proposition 47 Passed in California: Common Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors
California’s Proposition 47 was passed and will reduce many nonviolent felonies & wobblers to misdemeanors. Find out if your offense is eligible. Continue reading
