As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

The law creates an automatic process for sealing some convictions once a person has completed his sentence and stayed out of ...

State liquor agents say a criminal enterprise ran a network of seven illegally operated bars spread across four of ...

New Yorkers are now eligible to have their criminal records sealed - hidden from employers, from landlords and from the ...

Thinking about a criminal history check? It’s an important step, but there are a lot of myths that could confuse the way.  Whether you’re applying for a job, volunteering, or meeting other ...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Professionals who work with the courts and penal system know that a criminal record can be a ...

The suspect in a Wednesday night shooting at a downtown motel made statements to police about one of the victims being ...

President-elect Trump’s legal strategy of delay is paying off, with his election victory changing the trajectory of his four ...

We continue facing an era in state government that will forever be defined by a “no consequences” approach to law and order.

NEW YORK — The Clean Slate Act, a new law that just took effect, wipes criminal records clean for millions of people in New York. State criminal records are now automatically sealed under certain ...

Checkr’s apprenticeship program will offer on-the-job training and mentorship for 12 months, according to the background ...

The Clean Slate Act took effect in New York State Saturday, after being signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023.