A new law that was recently passed in Baltimore is reportedly going to give thousands the opportunity to erase arrests from public view.
The law will apply to those who have been detained and released without being charged for any criminal behavior.
According to reports, the new law is currently effective and has proven helpful to tens of thousands of residents with minor criminal records in Baltimore City.
Many believe the law is working as intended and removing potential barriers that have prevented these residents from obtaining employment, purchasing housing, and receiving loans.
Although many have been helped by the new law, some advocates are claiming that more needs to be done in terms of those deemed “minor criminals.”
For example, the law doesn’t directly help those with minor drug convictions.
“Jobs are scarce, and we see people taking a harder look at things like criminal records simply because there are more people trying to get a job,” explains Natalie Finegar, an assistant public defender.
(Source: Baltimore Sun)
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