If you are a successful graduate of the drug court program in New Jersey, a recent ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court in In the Matter of the Expungement of the Arrest/Charge Records of T.B. has just made it easier for you to obtain an expungement of your criminal record. Previously, in 2017, the […]
How to Correct a Mistake on Your New Jersey Criminal History
If you have incurred a criminal arrests or convictions in New Jersey, it is a good idea to obtain an official copy of your criminal record. If you plan to apply for employment, lease an apartment, volunteer, or engage in certain public activities, your criminal record may become an issue. Therefore, you should obtain a […]
How to Correct Your FBI Record
If you have incurred a criminal arrests or convictions in any state or jurisdiction, it is a good idea to obtain an official copy of your criminal record. If you plan to apply for employment, lease an apartment, volunteer, or engage in certain public activities, your criminal record may become an issue. Therefore, you should […]
Effect of a Pardon on Expungement Eligibility in New Jersey
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 […]
