Buying a home or applying for a rental should feel like a step forward, but sometimes, an old court record creates problems long before anyone explains why. Landlords and lenders often run background checks as part of their review. However, these checks do not always...
Expungement
Can expunging your record in Mississippi protect your clearance?
If you live in Mississippi and need a military or federal clearance, your record can affect your job. Even one mistake can cause problems later. Mississippi law allows some people to clear or expunge certain cases. This gives you a clean start and helps you build a...
Benefits of criminal record expungement
The Criminal Justice Research Alliance reported a study found strong evidence that the expungement of criminal records reduces the chances of recidivism. Criminal record expungement is a legal process that offers individuals with a prior criminal history the chance...
How to expunge a criminal record in Mississippi
Convicted criminals carry a heavy burden in the United States. Though their sentence complete and restitution paid, many people continue to pay for their mistake for years. Whether applying for an apartment, interviewing for a job or attempting to secure a home loan,...


