Applying to college can be difficult and stressful for anyone, but it can be especially challenging if you have a criminal record. If you have a criminal record but still want to receive a higher education, keep in mind that it is possible! While you might face some unique challenges, you can be accepted at [...]
Finding a job can be hard, especially if you have a criminal record. Whether you are waiting to hear back about your pardon or you were not granted one, there are still job opportunities for you. Employment can also improve your chances of being granted a pardon if you want to apply in the future. [...]
Each state has different laws regarding the ability of employers to consider a person’s criminal history when hiring for private employment, public employment, and consideration of criminal history after being granted a pardon. If you live in Connecticut and you have a criminal conviction on your record, you should understand Connecticut’s policies since they could [...]
There are a lot of crimes that you might be convicted of and regret. It can be embarrassing to live with the conviction and constantly be reminded of the mistake that you made. This is oftentimes the case for those convicted of a DUI. Here, I will discuss some of the lingering consequences of a [...]
Everyone makes mistakes. Maybe you were convicted of a crime when you were younger. You may have been pressured into doing something, or just not thinking straight because you were so young. It is not fair for these youthful mistakes to follow you for the rest of your life. But, any conviction on your criminal [...]
All of the different types of pardons are designed to help you find a job. This is the sole purpose of the provisional pardon. The provisional pardon is a new type of pardon in the State of Connecticut. If you received a provisional pardon, it should make the job hunt easier. If you find that [...]
On another page on this website, I talked about some of the basics involved with the Federal Bonding Program. Here, I want to discuss the federal bonds used in this program in more depth. Whether you are an employer looking to utilize the Federal Bonding Program or you are a job seeker looking for a [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor has established a program to help job seekers that are hard to place get a job. This program is called the Federal Bonding Program. It provides Fidelity Bonds to give these at risk job seekers an honest opportunity at a job. To learn more about this program and if it [...]
Getting a pardon is one way that you can increase your chances of getting a good job. A pardon will erase your criminal history. This means you won’t have to tell a potential employer that you committed a crime. But can the benefits of a pardon apply to you if you have not yet been granted one? [...]
If you apply for a pardon, you might not get one. If this happens or if you never applied for a pardon, you might have difficulty finding a job. However, it is certainly not impossible. On this page, I will explain some tips for applying for a job with a criminal conviction. Hopefully, these tips can [...]