Criminal consequences for committing certain crimes can be far-reaching in New York. The most obvious consequences include incarceration and fines, and these are the penalties that defendants tend to really focus on when fighting for their rights. But there is another consequence that many defendants overlook: The damage that a criminal conviction can do to your reputation. Even if you do not care what other people think of you from a purely social standpoint, these convictions can affect many other aspects of your life. When exactly...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony charge and you’ve already served all of the penalties for the crime, it can be disheartening to know that you’ll have a criminal record looming over you for the rest of your life. No matter how hard you try to reinvent yourself, this record can be viewed by employers and other officials who perform background checks.Being a criminal in the eyes of society may prevent you from moving forward in life. In the state of California, however, it’s possible to have your criminal...Continue Reading...
In the State of New Jersey, when an individual has a criminal history, filing for an expungement can have many benefits. It is important to note that a criminal expungement is not for everyone. Similarly important, not everyone who has a criminal background will qualify to have a criminal record expunged. Determining Whether or Not a Person is Eligible to Expunge His or Her Criminal RecordExpungement laws can drastically vary by state. Determining whether or not an individual can expunge his or her criminal record will greatly depend on the...Continue Reading...
