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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 and faced up to a decade in prison, but ...

This story is sponsored by Rasa. If you were arrested, charged, or convicted in Utah, even a long time ago, there's a good chance your record is still showing up when someone runs a background check.