NEW LEGISLATION FOR PARDONS AND RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS GRANTED SHOULD INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR CONVICTION SEALED BY THE COURT
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Feb 22nd, 2016Someone from Danville, VA signed.
Feb 22nd, 2016Someone from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
Non violent offender should be able to expunge and sealed their criminal record after 5 years of no more criminal activity. We need to take notes from the Senator in Indianapolis where that have passed a law to help felons. It can be done.Feb 22nd, 2016Someone from Corbin, KY writes:
In 2007 I made a bad decision . I sold my narcotic prescription. I have a wonderful wife of 18 yrs and 4 children. I've never been in any trouble before. I spent 3 months in jail. 3 yrs of drug court. A total of 7 yrs probation. I have kept the same job since 2007 . I have been a model employee. They sent me to classes for supervision. Promoted me to a team leader, but can not go any further with the felony ! I worry everyday if anything ever happens to this job . I know there are no jobs in my area anyway. Especially for a felon. I just want to live a normal life. Go on my kids field trips, I can't even volunteer, or go with my 7 year old on a Boy Scout trip. I'm sorry for my past, but please give us a second chance. Thank youREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2016Someone from Port Huron, MI signed.
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Feb 18th, 2016Someone from Clinton, MD writes:
I believe in life every one has made a mistake! Some of us paid for our mistakes already by serving our time in the penal system. I believe we should be given a second chance to be free of limitations If congress say they believe in justice for all then they should sign the bill and allow people to get their rights back and be able to make a difference in their lives and the world period. With that being said I believe the opportunity should be given to all who their lives display a changed and redeem person in society.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 14th, 2016Someone from Chesapeake, VA signed.
Feb 14th, 2016Someone from Norfolk, VA writes:
I would like a law that gives non-violent felons a chance for a fresh start by restoring all their rights and liberties and sealing their records to allow them to gain employment and a chance to have a full and productive normal life. We have done our time, paid restitution, finished parole and probation and some of us have even completed college and received a degree, but once a background check is done, no one will hire us. We have already been punished and paid for our crimes, why do we have to be punished for the rest of our lives. Without Jobs how are we supposed to support ourselves and our families. We need our records sealed so we can get Jobs and lead productive lives.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2016Someone from King George, VA writes:
I think everyone deserves a second chance in life and I think people who have been convicted of a felony or mistormentor should have a chance to get their criminal record expunged or sealed because people do change and want to make a differences in life and it is really hard to get employment with a felony record and I think all 50 states should have an expungement process but I think people that got convicted a crime no matter what it is should have a waiting period for an example 3 to 5 years of not getting into trouble with the law for that period, So that time to prove their selfs that that they want to change and they don't want to get into trouble with the law and go to jail or prison and if they do good for 3 to 5 years without getting into trouble with the law I think they should get their criminal record sealed I think this should apply to all 50 states because a lot of people do want to make a difference in life and change and I think if all states have laws like this as I'm saying because the jails and prisons would not be overcrowded and the crime rates would go down a lotREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2016Someone from Wilmington, DE writes:
This should at least be applicable to misdemeanors. Felonies can remain on a state to state basis.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2016Someone from Pounding Mill, VA signed.
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Feb 8th, 2016Someone from Charleston, WV writes:
I was convicted of possession with intent to deliver crack, back in 2000. I was an addict of crack cocaine for over 20 years, Since I went to federal prison, I have not been in any trouble, I am a full time student at State College, I am a full time, tax paying citizen that was really rehabilitated, It should not be how or where I started, but where and how I end. I am going to school to better myself, but why pay all that money for school, only to not be able to get a job in the field I am going to school for?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2016Someone from Mount Carmel, TN signed.
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Feb 6th, 2016Someone from Cincinnati, OH writes:
It is not fair people charged with a violent felony that has already been punished in the court of law to go onto further be punished by the laws govern the state of Ohio that deems them untrustworthy and common criminals for life there should be a statue of limitations on these laws that are severely violating felons Constitutional rights!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 5th, 2016Someone from Woodbridge, VA signed.
Feb 4th, 2016Someone from Orangeville, IL writes:
My felony was drug related, in Virginia - bad state to be in with drug charges. I was only 18....now I'm 45 now and have never been in any more trouble. I've recently had my civil rights restored, and am about to apply for my firearms rights to be restored next, and then I'm going to petition for a simple pardon.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 3rd, 2016Someone from Wetumpka, AL signed.
Feb 1st, 2016Someone from Wilmington, NC signed.
Jan 31st, 2016Someone from Cortland, OH writes:
I recently received my rights back. I would like to go to school to become a security guard. I qas told i need a pardon from Virginias Governor. Can you help me please. Carrie L.StennettREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 31st, 2016Someone from Rock Hill, SC writes:
Everybody deserve a second chance. Please help the group of people become productive citizens of this great country.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 31st, 2016Someone from Duarte, CA writes:
Got into trouble in 2002 resulting in 2 felonies. Served my time, in fact excess time due to CDCR manipulation of court records. Number was discharged for good behavior in 2007. Obtained a Certificate of Rehabilitation in 2015, yet no pardon, again due to CDCR manipulation. Neither of my crimes actually involved any violence. Still can't get a good paying job due to records and now I may leave the country just to get away from this corrupt system. What second chance?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 30th, 2016Someone from Florence, SC writes:
I am an example. I got into trouble in 2002. Which led me to receiving three felonies. I have done everything I was supposed to do in the laws eyes. I went to college for three years n have three healthy children. I'm June of 2015 the Governor of SC granted me a pardon in all charges. What they don't tell you is that it is up to the companies discretion on where they accept the pardon or not. I am still having trouble finding a good job to help support my family, all because of what I did in my younger days. My husband was my victim and we are still together and have us a wonderful family ;so why can't people like me who have worked so hard to make their lives better get a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 30th, 2016Someone from North Little Rock, AR writes:
Society wants ex-felons to rehabilitate themselves and find something else other than the convicted felony that they received in court. When that ex-felon does as Society wants, and continues the education that the prison or jails provided. In my case, which is non-violent, Society states that I have to stay away from everything that I was raised up doing. Ok. I now have several certifications that I would not have had if I had not of went to jail or prison. Went to Colleges and now a University. Getting an education proves that I will not repeat what I did to begin with to get incarcerated. Not being able to find a job, makes ex-felons who have been in and out of the system, more apt to go out and do the exact things they did to get put in the jail or prison to begin with. And most of the cases of return prisoners is the fault of society with their rules and guidelines, but because of the fear that they might get robbed by the employee, they scrutinized the ex-felon for doing things trying to take care of themselves and would causing ex-felons a rough and difficult act in trying to become a positive aspect of the community. It is discrimination.....and this truly needs to stop.REPORT COMMENTS
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