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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Expungement clinic planned for July 4 in Joplin
Joplin residents with non-violent convictions can get a fresh start by clearing their record at an expungement clinic to be held Friday, July 4. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon that day at the Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC) at 1402 S. Main St. It will be held by the Joplin Police Department and the McPherson Law Firm along with the ROCC. "We want to assist individuals who have low-level, non-violent felony and misdemeanor offenses get those convictions expunged from their criminal record so that they may reintegrate more successfully into society," Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson said in a statement. Convictions eligible for expungement are those that occurred in Jasper County, although there may be limited assistance available to residents of neighboring Missouri counties. Interested individuals can pick up a screening forms ahead of the clinic at the Joplin Police Department, 303 E. Third St., or the McPherson Law Firm, 626 Byers Ave. As part of this program, individuals can expunge up to two felonies or three misdemeanors if all charges are completely resolved, including no probation or parole time for at least one year for misdemeanors or three years for felonies. Applicant must have no pending criminal cases. Those applying for the program must bring a photo ID and, if possible, their case numbers. Charges not eligible for this program include: • Any crime of violence. • Any sex-related felony conviction. • Political crime. • Kidnapping. • Any DWI offense. • Felony domestic violence. • Any assault on a first responder. For questions, contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Southern University Law Center offering help to clear criminal records with event in Gonzales
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Southern University Law Center (SULC) is hosting an Expungement Initiative Event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, to help people clear their criminal records. The event is hosted by SULC's Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. It will be held at the 23rd Judicial District Court in Ascension Parish, located at 607 E. Worthey Street. Attendees will have access to staff attorneys who will assist with navigating the expungement process. Specific documentation is needed to receive help. Jury reaches verdict for man accused of killing local civil rights activist Required documents include: A driver's license. A certified copy of court minutes. A certified copy of bill of information. A background check obtained from the Louisiana State Police headquarters. This initiative is supported by the 23rd Judicial District Court, Representative Ken Brass, State Senator Ed Price, and the Parish of Ascension, according to a news release. For more details, residents can reach out to the Southern University Law Center's Expungement Initiative team at expungement@ Several injured after Tennessee plane crash Southern University Law Center offering help to clear criminal records with event in Gonzales The best midsize SUVs for 2025 Invasive tick that can be deadly for cattle causing concerns among researchers Tropical Storm Barbara strengthens off Mexico, expected to become hurricane Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Expungement clinic offers fresh start for people with criminal records
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk's Office is offering those who live in Shelby County a second chance to have a clean criminal record. This weekend, the criminal clerk's office is hosting its community Expungement Clinic. For someone with a criminal record, it can impact their ability to secure a job, find a home, or even gain higher education. Former Summer Drive-In property sold The organizers say, 'These events help people get a fresh start and provide access to second chance jobs and community resources to help them stay on track.' The clinic will be held at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood, located at 620 Parkrose Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Cliona Ward: Irish woman held in US detention centre thanks ‘warrior' sister
Cliona Ward , who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for almost three weeks after returning from a visit to Ireland, has called her sister's efforts to get her out of jail 'warrior' like. Ms Ward (54), a green-card holder, who has been living legally in the United States for about 30 years, first ran into legal trouble in March after returning to the US from a trip to Ireland to visit her ill father in Youghal, Co Cork. The Irish woman, whose green card is valid until 2033, was detained and questioned by customs at the San Francisco airport on March 19th over her past criminal record. She was facing deportation by immigration officials. Her prior criminal record includes six cases - two felonies for possession of drugs in December 2007 and January 2008, and four misdemeanors. READ MORE She and her sister Orla Holladay, who also lives in the US, said her convictions were expunged, prompting customs to temporarily release her to obtain the appropriate documentation to prove her records had been cleared in California. [ US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student Khalil can be deported Opens in new window ] When she went to plead her case at San Francisco airport to customs on April 21st and present proof of her expungement, she was detained again and told to argue her case in front of an immigration judge. The expungement had been carried out at a state, not federal, level. Ms Ward was released by a court in Seattle on May 7th after her original convictions were formally vacated so that they would be recognised at a federal level. In her first comments since her release, on a GoFundMe page set up by her sister during her detention, Ms Ward called Ms Holladay, 'my warrior, defender of justice. Could this be a calling for you?' While thanking Ms Holladay she also acknowledged the public's help, support and financial donations. Almost $50,000 was raised. 'I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me and now continue to fight for justice served,' Ms Ward said. [ Protest held as US judge arrested and charged with obstructing immigration operation Opens in new window ] 'Everyone should have the opportunity to prove their innocence. I love you so much my warrior, my defender, my sister, my anam cara. There is truly no one in the world like you and I am truly blessed!' Ms Ward said those who are being detained by ICE 'are not informed on how to get out and they are so afraid to speak up for the basic human rights ... like how to find council or interpreter services'. 'They [officials] give them detention handbooks in English and Spanish only. All done on purpose to keep them detained and deportable.' Ms Holladay, who is now looking after her sister following the release of her sister from jail, said previously Ms Ward had PTSD after her release.
BreakingNews.ie
26-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Irish woman who was detained in the US thanks her sister for her 'warrior' like support
Cliona Ward, who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for almost three weeks after returning from a visit to Ireland, has called her sister's efforts to get her out of jail as 'warrior'like. Cliona Ward, 54, a green-card holder, who has been living legally there for around 30 years, first ran into legal trouble in March after arriving back in the US from a trip to Ireland to visit her ill father in Youghal, Co Cork. Advertisement Ms Ward, whose green card is valid until 2033, was detained and questioned by customs at the San Francisco airport on March 19th over her past criminal record. She was facing deportation by immigration officials. Her prior criminal record includes six cases - two felonies for possession of drugs in December 2007 and January 2008, and four misdemeanours. She and her sister Orla Holladay, who also lives in the US, claimed her convictions were expunged, prompting customs to temporarily release her to obtain the appropriate documentation to prove that her records had been cleared in California. Advertisement When she went to plead her case at San Francisco airport to customs on April 21st and present proof of her expungement, she was detained again and told to argue her case in front of an immigration judge. The expungement had been carried out at a state not federal level. Ms Ward was released by a court in Seattle on May 7th after her original convictions were formally vacated so that they would be recognised at a federal level. Her case has garnered huge media attention both here and in the US. Advertisement In her first comments since her release, on the gofundme page, Cliona's Hope: A Mother's Fight for Freedom Ms Ward called her sister, 'My warrior, defender of justice. Could this be a calling for you?' While thanking Ms Holladay she also acknowledged the public's help, support and financial donations. Almost $50,000 was raised. 'I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me and now continue to fight for justice served,' Ms Ward continued. 'Everyone should have the opportunity to prove their innocence. I love you so much my warrior, my defender, my sister, my anam cara. There is truly no one in the world like you, and I am truly blessed!' Advertisement Ms Ward claimed that those who are being detained by ICE 'are not informed on how to get out, and they are so afraid to speak up for the basic human how to find council or interpreter services... 'They(officials) give them detention handbooks in English and Spanish only. All done on purpose to keep them detained and deportable.' Ms Holladay who is now looking after her sister following the release of her sister from jail revealed that 'Life is not normal for us. Cliona is in (suffering from) PTSD. She spent the night vomiting , purging the food she had been fed and because they don't ever turn the lights off in the detention center (and) when she closes her eyes all she sees is fluorescent lights.' Democrat California Congressman Jimmy Panetta lent his support for her release. He tweeted on X: 'Cliona Ward is released and that's what happens when we fight for transparency, due process and justice. We worked this case from Santa Cruz to DC…and from Seattle to Ireland'.
