A criminal record can limit job opportunities and housing options. Expungement allows eligible individuals to remove past convictions from public records. Qualifying factors include completing probation and having no pending charges. The process involves filing a petition and attending a…

Felonies are serious crimes with long-term consequences, including prison time and hefty fines. Misdemeanors are lesser offenses that typically result in probation or short jail sentences. Some crimes, known as wobblers, can be charged as either. Understanding the difference is…