Oklahoma Expungement Blog – News & Articles
We work daily to protect and defend Oklahomans accused of a crime. Just as often, we’re fighting for the reputation, good name and livelihood of families. The following articles are meant to help inform our clients of their rights and options for expungement. Find articles and meaningful content on: Oklahoma DUI expungement, previous successful expungement cases, the Oklahoma pardon process, interesting stories in and around Oklahoma, prison overcrowding and much more. If you have a past that need buried, let us help.
What Is The Oklahoma Pardons Process?
What Is A Pardon? A pardon is a government decision to absolve a person of guilt. The accused learns about the pardon before or after the conviction. Your government may decide to offer you a pardon if officials believe that you paid your debt to society....
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Expunging Criminal Records
Expunging Criminal Records Criminal backgrounds can make life hard. It doesn't seem to matter how hard you try to turn your life around. Those with criminal records often find that their pasts follow them. Fortunately, lawmakers have created a process designed to...
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Clear Criminal History, What Does It Mean?
What Does Expungement Mean? The Definition of "Expungement". Expungement gives you the chance to a clear criminal history. It is the best way to bury your past because it amounts to having your criminal records sealed. Undergoing the expungement process is completely...
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Who Can Expunge Their Record?
Can Anyone Expunge Their Record? When past mistakes come back to haunt you, expunging or sealing your criminal record can provide a fresh start. How does it work? Who can expunge their record? The Impact of Past Mistakes A quick background check can reveal a past...
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Misdemeanor Convictions & Employment
CAN A MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION IMPACT YOUR EMPLOYMENT? Many employers require reporting criminal history as part of an employment application. This is often true for both felony and misdemeanor convictions. Misdemeanors on an employment application often...
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Collateral Consequences After Criminal Conviction
Collateral Consequences of Arrests & Convictions Criminal convictions come with a variety of upfront consequences. If convicted of certain types of crimes, you'll find yourself having to pay restitution, fines and fees. You might also have to do a...
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Conviction Rates on the Rise
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS HAVE FELONY CONVICTIONS? If you find yourself in jail looking for bail on felony charges, you can rest assured you are not alone in the U.S. in the 21st-century. Although it is difficult to source accurate data regarding crime rates in the...
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DUI Expungement – A twist on the normal process
Do you want to erase EVERYTHING related to your DUI case? DUIs take a little bit more to expunge than normal cases. Contact our Oklahoma City Expungement attorney Bob Wyatt or our Tulsa Expungement Attorney Clint James to find out how.
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Expunged – Oklahoma County – 3 Felony Counts – 991C
Contact our Tulsa Expungement attorney or our Oklahoma City Expungement lawyer regarding options on how you can get your record cleared.
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Does An Expungement Cover Disciplinary Records?
Tulsa Expungement Lawyer Clint James takes a look at an Attorney General Opinion regarding whether or not disciplinary records are eligible for expungement.
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