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H.R.5492 the "Fresh Start Act of 2010"

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  • Jan 23rd, 2012
    Someone from Lakeville, IN signed.
  • Jan 23rd, 2012
    Someone from Plano, TX signed.
  • Jan 7th, 2012
    Someone from Woods Cross, UT writes:
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    Give those that deserve it a second chance. Lets make this country GREAT AGAIN!
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  • Dec 22nd, 2011
    Someone from Rowlett, TX signed.
  • Dec 6th, 2011
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  • Sep 29th, 2011
    Someone from Defuniak Springs, FL signed.
  • Sep 21st, 2011
    Someone from Yukon, OK writes:
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    I pled guilty to an E-Felony failure to report a crime in 2007. I took responsibility for this action and have paid my debt to society. I have a degree and had a professional position prior to the conviction for the 2002 offense. I can now not seek employment at Wal Mart or any other national company. I have submitted over 500 resumes and been on 80+ interviews and cannot find a job. I have been hired 8 times, but released upon the backround investigation. This is becoming a cancer on my family. They deserve better than this. 1 count of an e-felony on a crime I didn't commit does not warrant a life stigma and sentence. I sincerely hope this legislation passes.
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  • Sep 5th, 2011
    Someone from Miami, FL signed.
  • Sep 1st, 2011
    Someone from Charleston, WV writes:
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    ACT NOW!!! Please put into action our "fair" and "equitable" system. There are so many deserving people, that have accepted responsibility for their actions that are so "out of character" for them. It is time we extend the love in our heart to our fellow American.
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  • Aug 12th, 2011
    Someone from Kokomo, IN writes:
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    I am the Father of a 1st time non-violent offender, in which a subtle usage of marginally related case law forced him to take a plea. What really should have been a minor misdemeanor, is now a Class D felony. No prior criminal record, He has lost everything, and would just like the opportunity to pick up the pieces and start over. But this will never happen without reform. How many thousands of people are living the same nightmare?
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  • Aug 10th, 2011
    Someone from Memphis, TN signed.
  • Jul 29th, 2011
    Someone from Wytheville, VA signed.
  • Jul 25th, 2011
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  • Jul 25th, 2011
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  • Jul 19th, 2011
    Someone from Nashville, TN signed.
  • Jul 18th, 2011
    Someone from Corsicana, TX writes:
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    This sounds like a great bill. Some people are forced/extorted into confessing for a crime they didn't commit (for a lighter sentence) out of fear of our legal system.
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  • Jul 15th, 2011
    Someone from Palmer, TX signed.
  • Jul 12th, 2011
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  • Jul 7th, 2011
    Someone from Kissimmee, FL signed.
  • Jul 4th, 2011
    Someone from Plymouth, MA writes:
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    When a person has been convicted and has paid his debt to society, he deserves a chance to re-enter society and begin anew. "The mood and temper of the public in regard to the treatment of crime and criminals is one of the most unfailing tests of a civilization. We must have a desire to rehabilitate into the world of industry, all those who have paid their dues in the hard coinage of punishment." - Winston Churchill It is time to move away from the hysteria and consult the facts. We must no longer make our society a vigilante group who terrorizes a former offender and stigmatizes anyone who befriends a former offender. Therapy and treatment do work.
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  • Jul 4th, 2011
    Someone from Plymouth, MA signed.
  • Jul 1st, 2011
    Someone from Oregon City, OR signed.
  • Jun 19th, 2011
    Someone from Mahomet, IL writes:
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    Everyone deserves a second chance. Seven years without a charge after you have completed your sentence surely qualifies you for a second chance. We will all be judged again for our actions. Including lawmakers.
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  • Jun 17th, 2011
    Someone from Pamplin, VA signed.
  • Jun 7th, 2011
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  • Jun 5th, 2011
    Someone from Granbury, TX writes:
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    Let me explain why this law should be passed. About 32 years ago I got into some minor trouble in the military. I took some alchohol from the on base club. I also took a car stereo, value less than $100.00. I am not saying what I did was right, it was not it was wrong and I served my time, plead guilty to appease the military. I was assured by my then military attorney that I could follow my dream later on after I served my time. I did not know at the time the only thing he represented was to get the case off the docket as quickly as possible. 10 years ago I applied to be a Texas State Trooper which has been my dream goal. Went through all their testing, passed with flying colors. My application went to the field investigator who only had it for 2 days. Sure enough what I thought was a simple mis-deamor was not. At that time it was 22 years past when I finished my time. By the way of which was only 6 months. Now the State of Texas is again short on people that want to be State Troopers. They sent me an e-mail and asked for me to apply. To let you know a little more on my background I am a very accomplished IT guru. Every field In Information Technology I excel at. I also have my own company. But I have always had a dream to be a Texas State Trooper. Please pass this so I can realize my dream. Everybody makes mistakes and we learn from them. Currently there is a large hole in our society where professionals in this field are needed. I read all the time where people that have committed much more serious crimes than I mention here have them expunged. Please help me realize my dream. I am fully qualified to full fill this position outside of minor federal conviction. Please help
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  • May 31st, 2011
    Someone from Lafayette, IN writes:
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    How are individuals expected to live in society after punishment for their crimes and they have no chance to get their life on track again? What if a person dreams their whole life of becoming a cop and have an incident with the law? Their dream is shattered because they don't believe that any Commanding Officer would look at them with the decency and respect them as an individual wanting to serve their broken and misshapen community. Pass this, so people can dream without having to worry about waking up and thinking they will never reach their true potential.
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  • May 28th, 2011
    Someone from Lafayette, IN writes:
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    Everyone makes mistakes, you too...some get caught some don't...those that do and have payed there dues ...so be able to put their lives and their family's lives back together...
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  • May 25th, 2011
    Someone from Bethesda, MD writes:
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    I support this bill. Please pass this.
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  • May 25th, 2011
    Someone from Cordova, TN signed.
  • May 20th, 2011
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  • May 19th, 2011
    Someone from Little Rock, AR writes:
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    Think about our vets coming back with PTSD ending up as defendants. They deserves a second chance as do many other first time offenders. One mistake should not ruin a young person's entire life.
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  • May 17th, 2011
    Someone from Corona, CA signed.
  • May 15th, 2011
    Someone from Frisco, TX writes:
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    what is the point of "sentencing" when you are truly given a life sentence.
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  • May 13th, 2011
    Someone from New York, NY signed.
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  • May 8th, 2011
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  • May 4th, 2011
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  • May 4th, 2011
    Someone from Goldsboro, NC writes:
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    Paid the price!
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