In Washington, D.C., having a criminal record can feel like a life sentence, even after you’ve served your time. But there’s good news. The Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 is finally set to take effect in March 2025, and it brings the most significant...
The last post discussed some of the background involved in the District of Columbia’s problems it had with its Breathalyzer program. The Metropolitan Police Department not only miscalibrated the machines to read 40 percent higher than they were supposed to but also...
In short, the answer is maybe. The District of Columbia record sealing statute makes Driving under the Influence and Driving while Intoxicated “ineligible misdemeanors.” Accordingly, on its face, the law prohibits sealing of a conviction for driving under the...
In Washington, DC, two separate agencies prosecute crimes. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia prosecutes felony cases and most misdemeanors. In addition, the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General prosecutes traffic...
