On March 16th, 2013, New Mexico Senate Bill 294 was passed by the House. If signed into law by the Governor, the Bill will allow for the expungement of wrongful arrests and for arrests that did not lead to a ... Continue reading

On February 7th, 2013, the General Assembly of Rhode Island introduced House Bill 5328 that would allow the expungement of up to five misdemeanor convictions. Currently, Rhode Island allows the expungement of a single nonviolent felony or misdemeanor crime for ... Continue reading

I have been part of a coalition that has been working with a staff member for a California State Senator on legislation that will greatly improve California’s post-conviction laws. While the bill is not everything I hoped for, it is ... Continue reading

A client asked the following question: How long does a criminal conviction in a California court stay on my record when an employer in Arizona hires a background check company in Arizona to provide a report? Short answer is forever. ... Continue reading

By Megan Fitzpatrick   In this day and age, when technology infiltrates almost every aspect of day-to-day life, internet searches on a potential employee, roommate, even blind date are the norm. Unfortunately, for some people, the likelihood that someone will ... Continue reading