Tag: conviction

Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions

Posted on by Dillon Harris, Esq.

On June 17, 2024, Maryland Governor Moore signed an Executive Order granting full pardons to those persons convicted of 1) Misdemeanor possession of cannabis; or 2) Misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, only in cases associated with misdemeanor cannabis possession and where there were no other charges. Only offenses occurring prior … Continue reading Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions →

Caution: PA “Clean Slate” Does Not Restore Firearms Rights

Posted on by Kevin P. Fenchak, Esq.

Many Pennsylvanians have had past criminal convictions that were subject to the PA "Clean Slate" law, passed in 2018 and recently expanded in 2023, resulting in the convictions being scrubbed from their record - or at least, so one might think. While a criminal record subject to the Clean Slate law won't generally be accessible … Continue reading Caution: PA “Clean Slate” Does Not Restore Firearms Rights →