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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Dec 15th, 2015Someone from Virginia Beach, VA signed.
Dec 14th, 2015Someone from Georgetown, KY signed.
Dec 11th, 2015Someone from Grand Rapids, MI writes:
I would like to state. I am proud to be a American. I have rights. And stand up proud for the Constitution. With my family house of Burgess's I was young and made mistakes And learned. With wide cultural military experience and life and kids. People mature with life and age I am a college grad. And own and operate my own fabrication and Welding business. And yet 10 years now Im still being judged and denied my rights for misdemeanor. It starts here with our rights and making a stand.Dec 11th, 2015Someone from Grand Rapids, MI signed.
Dec 9th, 2015Someone from Goldsboro, NC writes:
If someone has remained crime-free for 5 years and has paid the price for a criminal act that did not kill or rape anyone, they should be granted a clean start, including a clean record. To forever punish them is not fair and should not be the American way. I support their record having full expungement.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 9th, 2015Someone from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
I find it hard to understand why the state of Virginia will allow me to gain my rights back but it's conditional and at best, less than fulfilling as I am still barred from a majority of jobs due to something that is 30 years old. Please, allow record sealing so we can actually become a functional, legitimate part of society.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 9th, 2015Someone from Ogden, UT signed.
Dec 8th, 2015Someone from Jacksonville, FL writes:
records tend to be forever on public access. this bill would be helpfulREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 8th, 2015Someone from Aurora, CO signed.
Dec 6th, 2015Someone from Chester, SC writes:
I made some bad decision when I was younger around 2001 I haven't been in any trouble since then it's 2015 I'm looking at life in a different way but what I did in past still being held against me as far a employment etc... we need a second chance I don't care how you say they shouldn't hold it against they do as long as they see it... I think we need a bill were just government FBI or higher agents Up... just can see convicting... or give us a one time expungement after convicting get so old without any other convicting ... We need help... I'm 33 and still get punishment from what I did when I was 13 Help Help Help!!! We need a second Chance at Life...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 6th, 2015Someone from Sylacauga, AL writes:
In the same boat here. cannot find a descent job over minimum wage because of an 8 yr old felony and have been a model citizen. I made a mistake and suppose I have to pay for it for the rest of my life. :/REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 5th, 2015Someone from Lansing, MI signed.
Dec 5th, 2015Someone from Hanna City, IL writes:
I was charged as an adult at the age of 17 I'm 32 now. I had no record of any shape. I haven't been in trouble since. I have never did drugs. Took me years to find a good job.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 5th, 2015Someone from North Prairie, WI signed.
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Dec 1st, 2015Someone from La Fayette, GA writes:
I live in Georgia and unless you were not convicted at all or did not plea out, you cannot have your record expunged or sealed. The case had to be dropped or dismissed only. I'm still serving a very lengthy probation sentence for my crimes, but I'm serving them without supervision. I've read that there are congress people who are for reform but don't want to restore rights to "murderers and rapists". I just want to have the right to "do something with my life," I'd like to be able to get a license in a field of some sort, where I can properly support my family. There are many criminals in our society, and there are many people who have committed crimes and changed. Logically, someone who has not rehabilitated would not even waste time with political issues and most likely would not exercise their right to vote anyway, so I don't see the harm with restoring rights and allowing measures that would give people a clean break.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 1st, 2015Someone from Dothan, AL signed.
Nov 29th, 2015Someone from Kansas City, MO writes:
I am as well a felon in the state of Missouri. I have proven myself a stable member of society. With the threats of the world today I would like to legally be permitted to own/carry a weapon for protection. Amongst other things like voting.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 29th, 2015Someone from Cloverdale, VA signed.
Nov 28th, 2015Someone from Fredericksburg, VA writes:
I belive in Virginia if your conversation is over 5 years it should be sealed or not seen for the average job if for government or state job then I believe they have the right to see those records average job filling after 5 years so that way they can get a job committing crimeREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 28th, 2015Someone from Altoona, PA writes:
Plead guilty at 17. Got state job at 23. Bid on new position at 31. Technology caught up to me and was dismissed with 2 young children and wife to support. Was slated to be hired by city and local railroad until I disclosed conviction. Was told point blank conviction would never allow my hiring. I feel I've paid enoughREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 27th, 2015Someone from Nokomis, FL writes:
Convicted1985. Finished parole1988.drugs.from Cleveland Ohio now living in floridaREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 27th, 2015Someone from Paducah, KY writes:
I was released from prison in 02, rekeased off parole in 05. I have successful lawn care business of over 100 customers, working on masters degree in counseling, turning paperwork in for temporary certified alcohol and drug counselor. We need thisREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 23rd, 2015Someone from Daleville, AL signed.
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Nov 19th, 2015Someone from Galax, VA writes:
I personally have never been convicted of any crime, but I believe that people should get second chance. Our system punishes people till the day they die. This system is cruel, its time to change it.REPORT COMMENTS
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