Consequences of a Criminal Conviction and Avenues for Relief
In this brief blog I want to announce updated editions of two much lengthier resources. One is my Guide to Relief from a Criminal Conviction, now updated to include legislation […]
October 10, 2022
C-CAT 2.0 Is Here!
We are excited to announce the launch of the completely revised and updated Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool! Initially launched in 2012, the Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool, or C-CAT, is a […]
July 7, 2020
A Second Chance in North Carolina through Expanded Criminal Record Clearance
North Carolina continues to make gradual strides in helping people clear their criminal records and enhance their opportunities going forward. On June 25, 2020, the Governor signed the Second Chance […]
March 3, 2020
Does a “Prayer for Judgment Continued” Differ Very Much from a “Prayer for Judgment Granted”?
Once upon a time in the North Carolina courts, a prayer for judgment continued (PJC) could have a positive impact on a person’s future. Essentially, the prosecution would pray—that is, […]
October 15, 2019
Occupational Licensing Reforms and Criminal Convictions
In legislation that may have escaped the notice of some criminal law practitioners, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted significant reforms this year to the state’s occupational licensing laws. The […]
March 5, 2019
Letting the Jury Know about “Collateral” Consequences of a Conviction
Under North Carolina law a criminal defendant has the right to inform the jury of the punishment for the crime being tried. In State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. 286 (1976), […]
November 15, 2018
A Different Approach to “Collateral” Consequences of a Conviction
In recent years North Carolina has made several reforms in the field of collateral consequences, expanding opportunities for expunctions of convictions, authorizing courts to issue certificates of relief to limit […]
September 13, 2018
Magna Carta 800 Years and Counting
My criminal justice students and I visited the British Library this morning to view an original Magna Carta (several originals were created by hand). I had considered taking them to […]
July 3, 2018
Expanded Forgiveness of a Criminal Conviction
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to participate in a national roundtable, sponsored by the American Law Institute and National Conference of State Legislatures, on current and possible approaches […]
November 7, 2017
New Resource on Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
I am excited to announce the release of the 2017 edition of our manual, specific to North Carolina law and practice, on the immigration consequences of a criminal conviction. We […]
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