Expungement and Youth The “Tough on Crime” era that began in the ‘80s was intended to keep citizens safer by increasing spending on and devotion to stricter law enforcement and, subsequently, increasing convictions. In 2015, state and local governments spent $181 billion1 on law enforcement endeavors. The criminal justice budget […]

Starting the Expungement Process  In the age of the internet, it is easier than ever for potential landlords, employers, higher education admissions offices and youth volunteer organizations to gain access to public records regarding your experiences with the law. Even petty misdemeanors, non-convictions and arrests that never brought formal charges […]

What Can And What Can’t Be Expunged From Your Record In South Carolina   When a person is convicted of a crime, that person usually acquires a criminal record, which can be accessed by future employers, educational institutions and landlords, among others. A criminal record can have serious implications on […]