It seems like every major life event requires you to submit references or letters of recommendation. Applying to college. Applying for a job. Applying to join a particular group or club. And yes, the Board of Pardons has jumped on the letter of recommendation bandwagon. It requires at least three references if you want pardon consideration. [...]
On other pages, I have mentioned the importance of the Board of Pardons and Paroles members for your pardon application. This Board has sole control over who receives and who is denied pardons in the state of Connecticut. For this reason, if you are serious about your pardon application, you need to do more than [...]
One common crime that people face, especially when they are young, is shoplifting. If you were convicted of this crime at some point in your life, this seemingly harmless issue could continue to haunt you for years to come. This is because a conviction will stay on your criminal record. For this reason, many people who [...]
One of the final steps in the pardon application process is the hearing with the Board of Pardons. If you got approved for a hearing and you are in the process of scheduling one, you might feel nervous. Will you have to give a speech? Will you be interrogated by the Board? It’s natural to have [...]