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The following is a video transcript. Your Criminal Record Will Haunt You Were you arrested for a crime, but never formally charged? Charged with a crime that was later dismissed? Arrested and charged for the crime, but you were subsequently found not guilty by a jury of your peers? Or, convicted of a crime but... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sports are a big part of our lives here in Texas. Most of us grew up going to the local high school football game for “Friday night lights.” But, you may ask, can you legally carry your handgun into a sporting event? Today, we will discuss the legality of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sealing Your Record In Colorado, you can seal your record if a case has been dismissed, if you have been acquitted at trial, or the case is dismissed after the successful completion of probation that is subject to a deferred judgment agreement. In Colorado, you can also seal certain... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about something I have been getting asked about a little bit more recently, which is whether you can carry a firearm or bring a firearm to a sporting event. Now at the outset, the majority of professional, collegiate, and high school events... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Requirements for Sealing or Expunging Your Record In Florida, if you’ve ever been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent as a minor, it is unlikely you will be able to seal or expunge your record. If you have never been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent, then... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Professional Sports One of the many advantages of living in the Sunshine State is that Florida has an abundance of professional and college sporting events to attend. Whether you’re interested in attending a Tampa Bay Bucks game, Orlando Magic basketball game, or watching the Florida Gators play, it is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Expungements and Record Restrictions Can you clean up a criminal record in Georgia? Under certain circumstances, you absolutely can do that. Prior to July 1st, 2013, record restrictions in Georgia were known as expungements. Historically, expungements were quite the chore. For a record to be expunged, the burden lay... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Location, Location, Location When discussing lawful weapons carry at a sporting event in Georgia, it is important to identify what is legal at professional sporting events, collegiate sporting events, and carry-at-school functions. When determining whether carry is lawful in a sporting venue open to the public, we must determine... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Recent Law Changes This past year, the issue of record expungement has been a hot topic in Missouri. Why? Because the law has changed. Previously in Missouri, there were very few criminal charges that could be expunged. That changed in 2018, and now a wide variety of criminal charges... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about whether or not you can carry a firearm to a sporting event in Missouri. Missouri law provides that you cannot carry a firearm into an arena or stadium. That generally means you cannot carry a firearm to a professional sporting event. Professional Sports If you’re a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I will be discussing with you the process of obtaining an expunction in North Carolina. Anyone who has been found not guilty of a criminal charge or had a criminal charge dismissed is eligible for an expunction in North Carolina, provided that they have not previously been convicted... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Events on Educational Property This month, I would like to cover issues relating to gun owner’s rights to carry firearms at sporting events. In North Carolina, the vast majority of sporting events occur on educational property. This covers all grade levels from kindergarten through college. North Carolina strictly prohibits... [Read More]

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