How to verify a conviction has been sealed with Virginia’s new “Expungement Law”
Ensuring Your Conviction Has Been Sealed: A Guide to Virginia’s New Record Sealing Law Introduction Virginia’s new record sealing law,…
Background checks and the seven year rule
The Truth about the Seven-year limit for background checks The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits reporting of non-convictions seven…
Which crimes qualify for expungement in Virginia?
Understanding who qualifies for expungement under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2 is crucial for individuals seeking to clear their criminal records…
Virginia Expungement: History and a look to the future
Over the years, Virginia’s expungement laws have undergone a significant evolution, reflecting changing attitudes towards criminal justice and the recognition…
Virginia’s underutilized expungement law explained
In 2021, Virginia enacted an expungement law that allows pending criminal charges to be taken under advisement and expunged after…
Absolute Pardon in Virginia: Innocence Amongst Conviction
In Virginia criminal justice, an absolute pardon stands as a beacon of hope for those who have been wrongly convicted….
How to qualify for Virginia Expungement?
In Virginia, you qualify for expungement under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2 if you were found not guilty or the Commonwealth…
What to know about Virginia Class 1 Misdemeanors
In Virginia, a class one misdemeanor is a category of criminal offenses. Virginia code section 18.2-11 authorizes punishment for a…
The Virginia Simple Pardon: Official Forgiveness Awaits
In Virginia’s criminal justice system, a simple pardon is a beacon of hope for individuals looking to move forward and…
