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After being accused of stealing food from a grocery store, 19-year-old Emily struggled to make ends meet. Although the misdemeanor case was dismissed July of 2020, after she completed the District Attorney’s requirements, the arrest continued to appear on her background checks. Years later, the dismissed case was still creating barriers to employment, making it harder for her to move […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas — A coalition of legal aid organizations has launched ClearPath TX – Statewide Expunction Project to expand access to criminal record clearing relief across Texas. The initiative aims to create a unified system for expunctions and nondisclosures statewide. There are approximately 5 million cases statewide eligible for record clearing under Texas law, yet many Texans […]
In 2010-2011, Danay Jones was battling alcoholism and depression, challenges that ultimately led to an event that changed the course of her life. Facing three felony charges, she found herself trapped in a legal system that often leaves individuals with few options for redemption. Fortunately, her defense attorney, Melissa Morris, was able to get two of her charges dismissed. However, […]
