Changes to Criminal Law: Indiana’s House Enrolled Acts 1006 and 1482

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Record Gone

Indiana Governor Mike Pence has recently signed two new Indiana House Bills into law. House Enrolled Acts 1482 and 1006 will both make positive changes to the criminal system in the state. While both Acts will have a major effect on the criminal law, they are quite different. Continue reading →

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New Indiana Expungement Law’s Effect on Employment

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Record Gone

A new law in Indiana that broadens the eligibility for expungement is also expected to have a major impact on the ability of former offenders to obtain employment. Not only does the new law allow for the expungement of certain nonviolent and nonsexual misdemeanors and class D felonies, but it also will no longer allow for potential employers to ask if an applicant has ever been convicted of an offense that has been expunged by the court. Continue reading →

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New Michigan Set Aside Bill May Reduce Recidivism Rates

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Record Gone

In Michigan, those convicted of felonies have found it difficult to obtain employment and professional licenses due to their criminal history, regardless of whether or not the individual has paid his or her debt to society. A felony conviction also excludes many from receiving educational scholarships, which are crucial when one cannot obtain gainful employment to support oneself through school. This pushes many felons into a vicious cycle of recidivism. Continue reading →

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How House Bill 1482 Can Affect Your Criminal Record in Indiana

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Record Gone

RecordGone.com is now serving Indiana with record clearing services including Arrest Record Expungements, Felony Reductions, Restricted Access to Records, Limited Access to Records, and Firearm Rights Restorations. Continue reading →

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New Eligibility Requirements for Juvenile Record Sealing in Michigan

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Record Gone

On December 28, 2012, Michigan Public Act 527 went into effect and amended the eligibility requirements for juvenile record sealing. The previous law only allowed for a single juvenile offense to be sealed after an individual reached the age of … Continue reading →

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