Felon-Friendly Perks: the Benefits of Hiring Candidates with Criminal Records

There are many benefits for employers that hire candidates with criminal records. From qualifying for tax credits and other government incentives to helping someone with prior convictions get a fresh start, hiring people with criminal histories can benefit local families, companies, and entire communities.

Life After Prison: Reintegrating as a Felon in Minnesota

Former offenders often find it hard to get employment or housing in Minnesota due to discrimination. Fortunately, several community organizations in the state are committed to helping felons reintegrate into society by enabling them to develop employable skills, obtain gainful employment, and secure housing. 

Don’t Lose Your Professional License Over Off-Duty Behaviors

Off-duty behavior can lead to the suspension or cancellation of a professional license.  Regulatory bodies, such as licensing boards, commissions, and agencies, implement rules and regulations that affect both professional and non-professional aspects of licensed individuals’ lives.

Charged with Identity Theft in Minnesota?

If an individual is charged with identity theft in Minnesota, this crime is punishable under state and federal law as both a state and federal crime. Prior to 1998, identity theft was treated as a state crime, in cases known as "false personation." Today, these crimes are also federal crimes that carry more serious legal repercussions.