Virginia lawmakers recently passed legislation that will drastically alter the state’s expungement laws. The state will make thousands of people eligible to seal their criminal records. Doing so may create new opportunities for those with minor criminal blemishes that...
In Virginia, there is an automatic expungement option. First introduced during the 2020 Special Session of the Virginia State Crime Commission, it allows defendants to have relief from their criminal conviction without having to file for it. Learn more about...
People can be quick to judge others without first making an accurate assessment. Those with criminal records can be stigmatized and unjustifiably written off. The truth is that nearly everyone can change if given the right opportunities. Another surprising fact is...
A single arrest for drunk driving can turn your life upside down. Besides the legal consequences, a DUI arrest and conviction will permanently remain on your Virginia criminal record. This can impact your ability to get some jobs, rent a property or even qualify for...