Most families have hobbies and activities that they share together like family camping trips, trips to amusement parks, or movie and nights, but for one Harris County family it seems that conventional bonding experiences would not suffice. Instead, the Wood family, spearheaded by parents Raymond and Stephanie, has allegedly decided to take up selling and possibly using drugs. According to the Huffington Post, the Wood family was arrested in...
Reasons to Restore your Civil Rights in Texas
Expunging an offense from your criminal record in Texas does not automatically restore your civil rights. If you were convicted of a felony in a federal court or in a state other than Texas, you may have lost your civil rights. Restoring your civil rights may enable you to reclaim the rights that you lost when you were convicted such as the right to own firearms, the right to vote, the right to hold public office, or serve on a jury. Now more...
How to Seal a Criminal Record in Dallas
If you have a criminal record in Dallas, Texas, you may be able to seal your offense. Texas record sealing laws offer a wide array of options to seal your criminal record.
Discrimination Laws: Know Your Rights
The United States’ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has allocated employment protocol for employers in order to prevent discrimination in the hiring process. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the EEOC defines specific terms in regards to protocol by which an employee must abide. This information can be accessed directly through the EEOC at: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm The Act discusses Employer...
Honesty vs. Disclosure: Interviewing Tips
Clearing your criminal record is the first step to getting back into the job market. The confidence of knowing your criminal record has been removed to the highest legal extent enhances your chances of receiving the position you desire. As a prospective hire, it is important to be aware of your rights after clearing your criminal record. In most cases, once you have cleared your criminal record, you may not be required to state the expungement...
Interview & Resume Tips: Giving Back to the Community
If you have reached the highest form of criminal record relief or still carry a criminal record that is ineligible for expungement or sealing, enhancing the presentation of your resume is an excellent way to attract employers, regardless of your criminal record situation. With nearly 80% of employers conducting background checks during the hiring process, your chances of securing employment can be improved by presenting yourself as a productive,...