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I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Jan 13 2008, 1:19 AM EST
Most states allow minor offenses to be expunged off of a person's criminal record. However, the federal government brands people as criminals for life with not chance of expungement... even for such petty things as stealing from a gift shop on federal property. States like Nevada do a great job of balancing society's need to know about a persons criminal tendencies and removing the stigma after an appropriate waiting period... you can see a summary of what I think the federal law should be by reading about NV's sealing law at http://www.recordgone.com/nevada_record_sealing.htm.I hope this politically unpopular topic becomes a priority so thousands of Americans can have more hope. 29 out of 32 found this valuable. Do you?
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neo-con |
1. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Feb 20 2008, 6:12 PM EST
I have got a better idea...instead of attempting to integrate criminals into society via jobs, why don't we try to get lazy fucking poor people jobs first? I'm tired of paying social welfare to lazy fat rednecks...make them get jobs first then worry about the criminals
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Jcaron61 |
2. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Mar 16 2008, 10:05 PM EDT
Every state shpolud have what Coonecticut has an opportunity to ERASE YOUR CRIMiNAL HISTORY if you are eligible to apply.. but there are no guarantees
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3. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Mar 30 2008, 10:29 AM EDT
It would help if the federal expungement law to be change. I say thisfor myself, as well as for thousands of others who want to improve their quality of life. Not only am I an ex-felon, but I'm about to be a college graduate of a major university, and I don't want my career goals to be hindered because I have to wait a certain period of time before I'm eligible to get my one (and only) criminal offense to be expunged from my record. I'm afraid to even submit a resume, for fear that I may not get the job that desire, due to that one (and only) offense. I'm not an habitual criminal, and I only want want a chance to succeed just like many others. 12 out of 13 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Jcaron61 |
4. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Mar 30 2008, 3:48 PM EDT
Cornelius7,I agree with you. I feel that every state should have an opportunity for people to gain a second chance. I changed my life and became product member of my community and was able to have my record erased. Not every state does this and a Federal Pardon or presidential Pardon does not erase your record. for more info go to www.connecticutpardonteam.org this website help people in CT through the process and has knowledge about other states. 3 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
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SirCraig |
5. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
May 31 2009, 7:28 PM EDT
I hear ya. Change has come. I hope that extends to federal convictions. Here is a petition you and your friends can sign: www.petition2congress.com/2/1977/go/343321
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Just_a_mom |
6. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Aug 15 2009, 4:05 AM EDT
There does seem to be some help on the way at the federal level for people in need of an expungement. I have a son that made a stupid mistake at the age of 18, and at the age of 22 he still had trouble keeping a job due to the arrest coming up in a background searches even after he was hired at several places. It wasn't until he got the arrest expunged that he was able to get a decent job and get funding to go back to school and get his degree in engineering. For those who care, I found some interesting links regarding what the Federal lawmakers are finally doing to help change the expungement laws on this new site. http://www.expungement4u.com/page6.html
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Meenie |
7. RE: I Would Love To See Change Made To Federal Expungement Law
Feb 6 2012, 3:30 PM EST
I agree 100%. I think this issue affects all Americans. People who have rehabilitated themselves have no chance even after 20 years. Some people got convicted as teenagers and can't get a job at 50! The recidivism rate is so high in the U.S. because ex-felons who are trying may revert back to crime (like stealing to eat....etc) since they are given no other option. Other ex-felons end up on disability or welfare and can not contribute to society in any positive manner. Whether they end up in prison or on welfare, we are paying to support them. Some people think ex-felons don't deserve a chance but we are all paying the price with the current expungement laws. People complain about high taxes. This is a way for everyone to contribute and have a fair chance. If anyone else feels like me about this and would like to start a petition to send to congress, please let me know.
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