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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Mar 19th, 2016Someone from New York, NY writes:
Everyone makes mistakes, and the criminal justice system is not perfect. It has people who are biased, prejudiced, and punitive. Misunderstandings can escalate into a serious offense as people have stopped dialogue, talking to each other, and reaching for mutual understanding. People need to be able to conduct their lives. -
Mar 19th, 2016Someone from New York, NY writes:
Everyone makes mistakes, and the criminal justice system is not perfect. It has people who are biased, prejudiced, and punitive. Misunderstandings can escalate into a serious offense as people have stopped dialogue, talking to each other, and reaching for mutual understanding. People need to be able to conduct their lives.REPORT COMMENTS
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Mar 17th, 2016Someone from New Buffalo, MI signed.
Mar 16th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Mar 16th, 2016Someone from Melbourne, KY writes:
After so many years have passed your really punishing the people who love those who have been young/dumb. Like their innocent children!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 14th, 2016Someone from Loxahatchee, FL signed.
Mar 14th, 2016Someone from Fairfax, VA writes:
This petition makes too much sense for a politician to take notice and actually do something about it. Let's be honest, they have there special interests to keep track of first!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 11th, 2016Someone from Roanoke, VA signed.
Mar 10th, 2016Someone from Detroit, MI signed.
Mar 10th, 2016Someone from Crane, MO writes:
I have also had my civil rights restored in Virginia and also received restoration of firearm rights from VirginiaREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 10th, 2016Someone from Richmond, VA writes:
Come on it's not fair for someone to have a misdemeanor 1st and to be punish for the rest of their lives. This country has lost all values for what it suppose to stand for, second chances. Some people learn from their mistakes and just need that 2nd chance. This is America. But this has targeted a certain race of people very unfair. Help make this change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 10th, 2016Someone from Richmond, VA writes:
Come on it's not fair for someone to have a misdemeanor 1st and to be punish for the rest of their lives. This country has lost all values for what it suppose to stand for, second chances. Some people learn from their mistakes and just need that 2nd chance. This is America. But this has targeted a certain race of people very unfair. Help make this change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 10th, 2016Someone from Norfolk, VA signed.
Mar 10th, 2016Someone from Findlay, OH writes:
Tried for expungment in Ohio got denyed for 2 ovi more than 25 years ago just asking for a clean record people make mistakes but if it was family they would find a way to expungmentREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 8th, 2016Someone from Bayou La Batre, AL signed.
Mar 7th, 2016Someone from Stone Mountain, GA signed.
Mar 5th, 2016Someone from Mountain City, TN writes:
I was convicted of a nonviolent crime they returned my rights 20+ years ago well went hunting killed a deer and they took my gun why? My rights where restored. Now the courts want me to get a letter from NC I made the call a week ago and still have not received the letter please help me.I need more info on thisREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 4th, 2016Someone from North Las Vegas, NV signed.
Mar 4th, 2016Someone from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
Please I am an eager citizen who really wants to work but am unable to get a job because of my background check alsoREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 3rd, 2016Someone from Pensacola, FL signed.
Mar 3rd, 2016Someone from Reston, VA signed.
Mar 3rd, 2016Someone from Arlington, TX signed.
Mar 3rd, 2016Someone from Fredericksburg, VA writes:
Trying to house and feed 6 people almost impossible because I can't find a decent paying job, just because of mistakes I made over 15 years ago. Not fair to my kids and family to have to suffer because I have to fight an addiction for the rest of my life, I've paid my debt back it shouldn't last forever.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 3rd, 2016Someone from Virginia Beach, VA writes:
Please I am an eager citizen who really wants to work but am unable to get a job because of my background check alsoREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 2nd, 2016Someone from Richmond, VA signed.
Feb 29th, 2016Someone from Stroudsburg, PA signed.
Feb 28th, 2016Someone from Richmond, VA signed.
Feb 26th, 2016Someone from Springfield, VA signed.
Feb 25th, 2016Someone from Little York, NJ writes:
I hope we can make this easier for people with felomy convictions cause in doing so it would be easier for me , I am a convicted felon for a non violent crime and it is almost impossible to make gainful employment I am 33 and I'm afraid to marry the woman I love because her job carries a top secret clearance with the U.S. Army and I don't want it to reflect negatively against , when you're in my position like many others the odds are so greatly stacked against you , it's a system set up for failureREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 25th, 2016Someone from Washington, DC signed.
Feb 25th, 2016Someone from Alexandria, VA signed.
Feb 25th, 2016Someone from Hardy, VA signed.
Feb 25th, 2016Someone from Forsyth, MO writes:
By this point in life it's to hard for me. I have asked for someone to help me so I can be everything I can be. So if by chance you happen to be one of those judge mental asses who has no common sense. Then **** YOU.from the bottom of my heart. U know my first charge made me a federal fellon at 24, and all I was trying to do was actually get enough on my Siskin and twisted step dad which owned the store I went to work at which made me the fellon I will always be. I had 3 local attorneys that new what I was doing. Store story.This man is in jail for 20 years. After my hand written story of brokenness I mail to all office hoping it would reach right Perone, it kept me out of federal Prison that God.i am still a single mother of two who has never even lived with a man. I am an amazing momma,had same house 17 years. Bllah blah when that judge saved my life by saving he couldn't imagine sending me to prison because my life had already been worse than prison. And he couldn't emagine me going through more. He was an amazing man and I appreciate him every time I look at my girls. And that's full truth. And I know he did and meant well. But no matter how much my judge thought I was rare and deserved a new life. I can't be my best nor do I have options anymore. And as a girl that is very smart and amazing and everywhere I have worked I was high management by the end. I have always been a worker. But my life is ruined and I have tried for a year and two months even multiple applications at same place. Knowing I'm highly qualified. And i don't even get the respect of getting a call back because no matter hoe much the big boss wants me to be there assistant manager knowing and seeing how I work. And computer say no. Happened again today to a job I really want. And all I can say is anyone who is reading this that could fix it. I just really can't push this enough. **** EVERYTHING YOU ARE!BUT MOST OF ALL **** YOU. Have a blessed day.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 24th, 2016Someone from Washington, DC writes:
As a young adult 16 years ago in Fairfax, Virginia I was convected for distribution of marijuana, a non-violent crime. I wasn't even the real drug dealer I was involved with the wrong people, and I got set up by a friend. My friend asked me if I know someone where he can buy weed from so I told him yes I have connection/know a guy. A few days latter he asked me to buy him and his friends a half pound of marijuana so I was young and naiveI went and got a pound of marijuana from a weed man that I know. When I came back with the marijuana he met me with two DEA and a bunch of police officers surrounded me until this day I never forget what happened to me that day it felt like a dream. After learning my lesson I completely changed my life for the better. I learned my lesson and served my time never been in trouble ever since I have been a good citizen. I went to college earned a master's degree, got married my wife is a pharmacist, but b/c of the felony convection from 15 years ago I can't get a decent job and this is causing a big issue in my marriage. My marriage and life needs help. I have family that's willing to support me. I just want to be a model citizen, get a decent job in my field and live my life with the wife that I love, have kids, and pay my student loans. I mean we all need a second chance sometimes.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 24th, 2016Someone from Exmore, VA signed.
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2016Someone from Midlothian, VA writes:
It is the ones who never got caught or learned truly you should worry about.REPORT COMMENTS
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