In April, new “Clean Slate” legislation went into effect in Michigan that allows people with criminal convictions to get them wiped clean — including marijuana-related misdemeanors for behavior that is now considered legal, after voters approved legalizing cannabis for adult use in 2018.
Criminal records can prevent people from getting jobs or housing. “I have a client that has one from 30 years ago, she had a couple of marijuana convictions, and she said it’s hindered her from being able to get jobs,” said Robyn McCoy, President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. McCoy made the comment during a recent virtual panel hosted by social justice organization Michigan United, where attorneys were on hand to answer questions ahead of a virtual expungement fair it’s hosting on Saturday, July 31.
Navigating the new laws can be tricky. Expungement isn’t automatic — yet. To get your criminal record cleared, you have to take initiative, and it costs a bit of money.
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