If you have a criminal conviction on your record, and you want to apply for student loans, you should know that there may be some restrictions on your ability to obtain assistance. First, the most common type of convictions that affect your ability to apply for and receive federal student loans are drug-related convictions. In […]
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Drug Court Graduates Regarding Expungement
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 […]
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 […]
