Time-Based Expungement of Criminal Records - Correcting Youthful Indiscretions
May 16, 2022
This Legal Guide provides an explanation of time-based expungement, the requirements that must be met in order to obtain a time-based expungement, and the benefits that derived from an expungement. Ho...
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Expungement of Criminal Records In Massachusetts
Jul 26, 2018
An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform which was signed into law on April 13, 2018 makes major changes to the remedies of expungement and sealing that can greatly benefit persons with criminal re...
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CORI Access After CORI Reform Legislation
Feb 21, 2012
Massachusetts CORI reform legislation goes into full effect on May 4, 2012. CORI reform made important changes to the extent a requestor can access a person's Massachusetts CORI. This legal guide out...
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Sealing First Offense Drug Possession Crimes
Dec 09, 2010
The Problem With Sealing When Probation Has Been Imposed Under the current wording of General Laws ch. 276, s. 100C, a dismissal that has resulted after a period of probation has been served is ineli...
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Important Changes In CORI Sealing
Aug 06, 2010
An overview of changes to the CORI sealing law. Shortening of Waiting Periods For Sealing Under G.L. ch.276, s.100A. Under the old version of the sealing statute, one of the conditions to seal an old ...
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My Case Was Dismissed, So I Have No Criminal Record, Right? (WRONG)
Jun 10, 2010
Difference between a conviction and a criminal record Many people think that if the criminal charge is dismissed, they have no "criminal record". This is only partially true. While a dismissal mean...
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Understanding Evidentiary Issues At A Probation Surrender Hearing
Apr 01, 2010
Overview of a Probation Surrender If your probation officer believes that you have violated a term or condition of your probation, the PO will serve you with a Notice of Probation surrender that list...
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What Can A Potential Employer Ask Me About My Criminal History?
Dec 17, 2009
Employers Can Ask You to Disclose All Felony Convictions Employers can ask you to disclose any felony convictions, regardless of the type of felony or when the conviction took place or the dispositio...
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Who Can Access My Criminal Record?
Dec 07, 2009
Introduction CORI stands for Criminal Offender Record Information. It is a listing of every crime that you have ever been charged with and includes the court dates and disposition of each charge. E...
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Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Overview
Dec 03, 2009
What is a CHINS? A CHINS action is a civil proceeding used by the juvenile court to get a child to conform his or her behavior to certain rules. CHINS stands for "child in need of services".
The ...
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