Expungable Offenses – Lynndolyn Mitchell Law

WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENTS IMPORTANT?

Having your criminal record expunged is very important to ensure that it is not a barrier to employment, housing, or educational opportunities. In order to be eligible for an expungement, your charges must either fall under the category of charges that are expungement eligible. The criminal justice reinvestment act provides for expungements the individual seeking […]

EXPUNGEABLE OFFENSES PURSUANT TO THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT ACT

Criminal Responsibility, Expungable Offenses, Uncategorized / Lynndolyn Mitchell

In 2016, the Justice Reinvestment act authorized expungement for several misdemeanor offenses as well as felony offenses after specified waiting period. As of 2023, the waiting period for most misdemeanors is five years and certain felonies seven years. As of 2022, convictions for marijuana became eligible after the completion of the individual’s sentence. Possession of

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