How to Increase Your Chances of Minnesota Employment After Graduation

Posted by on Mar 18, 2013 in Articles, News Going into an interview with the confidence that your academic record will reflect your dedication to your studies, as well as your commitment to be crime-free will enhance your chances of securing employment. Nearly 1.5 million graduates with a bachelor’s degree under the age of 25 are jobless or underemployed, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Studies show that more than 80 percent of employers conduct criminal background checks, so it is safe to assume the jobless rate for graduates with a criminal record is even more bleak. There may be good news for graduates with a criminal record. Many states allow records, especially for young offenders, to have their record cleared. The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates provides a free online eligibility test that will quickly and confidentially tell a person what options are available for clearing a criminal record. The free test can be found at www.RecordGone.com. RecordGone.com can also provide a person with a flat-fee quote to have a criminal record cleared at the court. Whether a person clears their record themselves or hires an attorney, RecordGone.com has two essential services: 1. Expedited Criminal Database Update (ECDU) $150 for Current Clients; $250 for New Clients Update/removal of record from top 500 private background check companies Free criminal background check from BackgroundChecks.com (normally $49) Informational guide and sample letter on how to clear/challenge results of a background check company reporting outdated information $250 credit towards any legal action Higbee & Associates takes on your behalf against a potential employer who wrongfully discriminates against you or a background check company that unlawfully distributes outdated information about you 2. Mugshot Removal & Publication Prevention $399 (Add a $50 discount if done with ECDU) Removes your photo from top mugshot sites and prevents it from being published in the future Covers 80+ mugshot sites 5 year coverage Money-back guarantee if a mugshot is posted on a listed site and it is not removed from the site within 30 days of notifying us Service begins when we receive the court order showing your record has been cleared Contact RecordGone.Com today by visiting our website or calling us toll free at 866-534-7049 to see how you can get started today to securing a solid future after...
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Restoration of Gun Rights in Minnesota

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Articles, Featured If you are interested in restoring your gun rights in Minnesota, you must first know what kind of violation you were convicted of. If your conviction was a violent crime, the law will automatically prohibit you from owning or possessing a gun. Generally, it will be the court to decide whether or not your gun rights can be restored. However, you can increase the chances of your restoration if you start sooner than later. Also having a professional law firm to represent you in restoring your rights will undoubtedly help. An attorney will usually file all the forms and represent you in court by opposing the district attorney. It is always better to have an attorney to argue against the district attorney in front of a judge. Another benefit of hiring a Minnesota Gun Rights Restoration Attorney is that you will not be required to show up in court – allowing you to take care of things at home or at work....
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Minnesota Juvenile Conviction Expungement

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Articles, Featured Generally your juvenile record is automatically sealed, however some agencies will still have access to the records. As a juvenile, you still might be persecuted as an adult for a particular set of crimes. If this is the case, the records will be kept longer and be open to inspection as if an adult has committed the crime. Note that Minnesota law does not automatically expunge juvenile records despite it being sealed. This is why expunging the record through petitioning to the court is important. This is why we recommend the services of an expungement law firm that can properly seal and expunge your juvenile records permanently. This way the record is considered removed and your record will state as if you were not convicted at...
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Adult Arrest Records Expungement

Posted by on Feb 27, 2013 in Articles, Featured There are a few options you can take in Minnesota to expunge or seal your record. Minnesota allows you to expunge arrests as long as you were not convicted of the crime. An expungement is a necessity in your future because many organizations such as employers, landowners, and financial institutes all utilize background checks to see whether or not you have a prior criminal record. An expungement is a great investment because it completely removes the record from the public’s view. From our experience, most Minnesota expungements take about 6 months, with a few law firms claiming to do it faster, such as RecordGone’s Minnesota Expungement services. If you do utilize the services of a law firm to facilitate your expungement, make sure that there are no hidden fees and no additional charges. If there is a flat fee option, make sure to always take it, as it will protect you in the long run and prevent any unexpected fees in the future. Representing yourself in court is a high risk as there is usually only one chance to properly expunge your record. That is why we highly recommend finding an experienced law firm to represent you in court. In many cases you don’t even need to show up to court – you simply let your attorney represent you. This leaves you to continue on with your life and focus on your job, family, and friends. Also consider looking at Database Clearing or Update services. Some law firms offer a service where they notify online background record companies to remove mugshots and records off public websites. This way after your expungement, you can make sure to have your record clean from the public view.    ...
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Always find an Experienced Attorney for your Expungement

Posted by on Feb 26, 2013 in Articles, Featured Any licensed Minnesota expungement attorney can represent you in courst, but choosing a specialized expungement attorney increases your chances of a successful expungement. Specialized expungement attorneys have higher success rates and know the rules and procedures of Minnesota courts. The efficiency that comes with experience results in a quicker expungement at a far lower price than non-specialized expungement attorneys.   Criminal Record Expungement in Minnesota Facts Usually, people become interested in criminal expungement when they are denied a job, housing, or a professional license because of their criminal record. In Minnesota’s post 9/11 economy, more than 70 percent of employers conduct criminal background checks. Several government offices keep records of criminal cases; the court has records of all matters filed with the court, the police have a record of the arrest, and the prosecutors offices keep records, too. In addition, Minnesota criminal justice agencies are required to send records to the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in St. Paul. The BCA records are searchable by the public for a small fee. With information so easily accessed by the public, expungement of felony and misdemeanor records is becoming increasingly important. Criminal Expungement requires going to court to ask a Judge to seal a criminal record. When a record is sealed, it does not show up in a criminal background check. It is important to remember that a sealed record is not destroyed. The police, immigration authorities, and other public officials may still see sealed court files for certain purposes. Types of Cases that Are Eligible for Expungement Even if you are found “not guilty” in a criminal case, you still have a criminal record. But, the laws of Minnesota permit expungement of a case if the outcome is “in your favor.” For example, if you are arrested and charged, but the prosecutor later decides to dismiss the case, you may ask for an expungement. If you never entered a guilty plea and you successfully completed a pre-trial diversion program you may also qualify for an expungement. A conviction (pleading guilty or being found guilty) is not an outcome “in your favor.” In some cases, an expungement is possible if you were convicted; an experienced attorney is almost always necessary to have a conviction expunged. Minnesota Domestic Violence Definition 518B.01 “Domestic abuse” means the following, if committed against a family or household member by a family or household member: (1)...
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