Author Archives: Jay Butchko
“Punishment Should End After Time Served”: The Collateral Consequences of Having A Record
Most people believe that once you’ve paid the penalty for your crime or wrongdoing, you are worthy of a fresh start, or forgiveness. Unfortunately, that’s not how our criminal justice system works. There are what many would call permanent, “collateral” consequences for having a criminal record. Specifically, there are thousands of different restrictions in… Read More »
Arrest Records Do Not Necessarily Match the Repercussions They Carry
It comes as a surprise to many that a substantial portion of the U.S. population has been arrested by the age of 23, and that this will work against them in obtaining employment, no matter how small the infraction. Yet, the irony is that employment is arguably the best way to allow someone to… Read More »
Out Of Trouble, But Also Out Of Work
When you are a convicted criminal, work can be very hard to find. One New York Times article captures it perfectly, which describes lives literally unfolding due to one unfortunate event in a person’s life. Even as our economy improves, those with prior convictions on their records can face endless hurdles in getting employment,… Read More »
