Having a criminal record can be a constant burden, affecting your everyday life and future opportunities. Whether it’s a minor misdemeanor or a more serious offense, the stain of a criminal record can ...

Maxwell Warren, a student at the University of Missouri, was recently accused of strangling someone at a residence hall after ...

The information contradicts the Trump administration's narrative that it is targeting the "worst of the worst" when ...

More than 2 million people in Illinois are eligible to have their records sealed but haven’t acted on what is currently a cumbersome, lengthy process.

A criminal record can feel like a heavy burden when searching for employment. It can trigger feelings of discouragement and make the job search seem like an uphill battle. However, with the right ...

Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act during the legislative veto session.

In July 2025, social media users circulated claims that about 70% or 72% of people detained under U.S. President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign had no criminal record. It is true, according ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Sixteen years ago, during my last semester of law school, I caused a drunk-driving crash that killed my girlfriend. I pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter ...