In In the Matter of the Petition of L.B. for Expungement of Criminal Records, 369 N.J.Super. 354 (Law Div. 2004), the New Jersey Supreme Court discussed the effect of a pardon on expungement eligibility in New Jersey. Often times, the New Jersey expungement lawyers at Katherine O’Brien Law are asked by clients: if the Governor […]
The Legalization of Marijuana and Expungement: New Jersey Moves Forward
Today, November 26, 2018, the New Jersey State Legislature will gather in Trenton to consider Senate Bill S-2703, better known as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act. You may have heard that the proposed law would legalize the possession and personal use of an ounce or less of marijuana by adults […]
Work-Related Implications of Having A Criminal Record in New Jersey
Having a criminal history or record in the state of New Jersey can potentially make getting hired for a job problematic. Many employers are requesting criminal background checks and with this, your chances of getting hired over another candidate are slim to none. Fortunately for you, the state of New Jersey offers the opportunity to […]
Important Factors to Consider When Petitioning for an Expungement
As human beings, we sometimes commit offenses we soon regret. If these offenses were law breaking, however, we may be forced to live with the mark of a criminal record for the rest of our lives. Despite the age in which you committed the law-breaking act, a criminal mark on your record can hold implications against […]
New Expungement Laws in New Jersey
On Wednesday, December 19, 2017, Governor Chris Christie enacted new expungement laws in New Jersey, drastically changing New Jersey’s expungement procedures. The new expungement law in New Jersey will take effect on October 1, 2018. Among other changes, the new expungement law in New Jersey will reduce the waiting periods for expungement eligibility and increase […]
