Tag Archives: Convictions

Case o' The Week: Convictions of King and Queen Upheld by Ninth – Anieze-Smith and Restitution

  Queen avoids custody.   (But not restitution).United States v. Anieze-Smith, 2019 WL 1944737 (9thCir. May 2, 2019), decision available here. Players: Decision by Judge Gould, joined by Judge Nguyen and District Judge Benitez.   Hard-fought appeal by, among others, CD Cal AFPD … Continue reading

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Lawyer Fingerprinting Turns Up 2,200 Convictions Unknown To Bar

Seek and ye shall find, as the saying goes. In California, lawyer fingerprinting has turned up a bevy of convictions not known to the bar and more testing remains to be done. If you are a disorganized lawyer and don’t … Continue reading

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Do I Have to Disclose My Expunged Convictions to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission?

All licensed real estate brokers, agents, and other real estate professionals are required to undergo a criminal background check as part of the licensure process. As part of that process, you will be asked the following questions: “1. With the … Continue reading

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San Francisco using algorithm to wipe out Marijuana convictions

San Francisco using algorithm to wipe out Marijuana convictionsBy Christopher Coble, Esq.  Mr. Coble's article is posted on the Internet at: https://blogs.findlaw.com/legally_weird/2019/02/sf-using-algorithm-to-wipe-out-weed-convictions.html?DCMP=cons_top:nwl Read more detail on Recent Employment Law posts –

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Criminal Convictions Can Hinder Your Ability to Find Housing

Many landlords conduct background checks before they agree to rent houses, condos, or apartments to individuals. Some landlords search only for certain criminal offenses, such as drug-related offense, whereas others look for any type of criminal conviction. Whether it is … Continue reading

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