Mistakes made as a young adult can cause severe consequences in the future. According to Pediatrics journal, nearly one third of adult Americans have been arrested by the age of 23. These young adults carrying a juvenile record are faced with hardships when securing employment and housing in the future. The U.S. Department of Labor recently acknowledged the necessity to employ a system that would positively reinforce good behavior by...
Potential Change in Indiana Expungement Law
In Indiana, a proposed bill authored by Representative Jud McMillan intends to give individuals convicted of certain offenses a new lease on life by allowing the expungement of certain misdemeanor and felony convictions. While House Bill 1482 is viewed by some as a way to encourage former offenders to get their lives back on track and become productive members of society, prosecutors are concerned about its potential effect on the state’s...
Getting a Job with a Texas Record
Getting a job in today’s economy is already daunting. Even if you don’t have a criminal record and have a well written résumé, finding a job that pays well and meets your qualifications can be difficult. To make matters worse, employers and companies are increasingly utilizing online background services like credit.net and smartbusinsesreports.com to instantly screen candidates. This process is automated and declines your application even...
Order of Non-disclosure – 5 Reasons why you should consider one
A non-disclosure order is an option that is available to you if you completed a deferred adjudication order that was given to you by a judge or jury panel. You may consider a non-disclosure order when you are attempting to reinstate services that are normally available for those who do not have a criminal record. These services include renting or leasing an apartment, applying for a career, obtaining banking services, or participating in...
Do You Know Your Texas Firearm Rights?
President Obama recently stated the United States is in an “epidemic of gun violence,” at a White House proposal meeting regarding gun control. Many Americans who have been convicted of crimes are concerned about the possibility of losing Second Amendment rights due to the President’s proposal. President Obama’s proposed legislation arises in response to incidents such as the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, as...
Texas Expungement, Expung and Exsponge
There are many ways of spelling expungement. Such as expung, exsponge, expong, or even esponge and exspunge. If expungement is what you were looking for in Texas, you have definitely come to the right place. Please take a look around and find more information about clearing your criminal record and starting your life fresh once again. Also feel free to support ExpungementTexas by clicking on our banner ads – also inquire about their...