Category Archives: General news
Decriminalizing Marijuana in Philadelphia
The mayor of Philadelphia has signed legislation that decriminalizes marijuana. This changes the law in the city so that low level marijuana offenses no longer result in misdemeanors. Continue reading
Mathew Higbee Receives Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
At Higbee & Associates, we pride ourselves on providing the best service we can for our clients. We are honored to have received this Clients’ Choice award, because it shows that the focus we place on client satisfaction has paid off. We are extremely grateful to be seen as a law firm that is preferred by clients and to see in writing the difference we have made in our clients’ lives. Continue reading
Appellate Court: New York Sealing Law Applies to Drug Cases Occurring Prior to 2009
NY appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision and ruled to seal our defendants record because it occurred prior to the passage of CPL § 160.58. Continue reading
Minnesota Governor Signs Second Chance Expungement Law
The Second Chance Expungement Law, which greatly improves the expungement law in Minnesota, was signed by Governor Mark Dayton on Wednesday. The new law, HF 2576, expands eligibility for a statutory expungement to those convicted of some misdemeanors and felonies. Continue reading
Court Expands Eligibility for Certificates of Rehabilitation and PC 290 Registration Termination
CA law change expands the eligibility for a Certificate of Rehabilitation o a specific group of sex offenders. Prior offenders that were convicted of Penal Code section 288(a) are now eligible to apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation, which can terminate the lifetime registration requirement.
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