I know there is no real way to escape a criminal record, but is there anyway to downplay it? My husband is looking for a job in computers. Unfortunately he has a felony on his record from when he was 17! That was a long time ago but it is still on his record. He has been turned down by three places on account of his record. Is there anything that can be done or is one stupid drunken mistake five years ago something that will doom him to total sh!t jobs for the rest of his life?
We looked into expunging the felony. Unfortunately we can't have it expunged due to the nature of the conviction and the severity of the sentence.
To further complicate things he has a very serious heart condition (aeortic stenosis for any who care) that prevents him from physical /hard labor such as production or stocking. He wouldn't mind it but if he were to apply he would fail the physical. Man this sucks.
Its always darkest before the dawn right?
2006-06-12 08:17:39 · 8 answers · asked by bubb1e_gir1 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He was convicted of Grand Larceny. (He and his buddy stole an abandoned golf cart and went joyriding when drunk - stupid but not something he would do now.) His buddy could afford to continue proceedings whereas my husband could not. His buddy had his conviction downgraded to misdeameanor disturbing the peace since the golf cart was actually determined to be trash and abandoned. You can't put a cash value on something that isn't owned according the OK courts. (GL is over $1000 in this state) My husband couldn't afford the continuing legal fees so he accepted a plea bargain.
2006-06-12 08:30:17 · update #1
I feel bad for your situation. What most people don't realize is how many people are in this same situation. There are millions of people in jails, that eventually get out and want to be a productive citizen of our society. I believe it is wrong not to forgive a person, if they have paid their debt to society. Isn't that what the bible says! Jesus died for us to forgive our sins. I only hope your faith stays strong during this trying time and support your husband in this time of need.
2006-06-12 08:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by LizzieBeth 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
have him include positive letters of refrence in with his resume showing how he has changed his life and is now on the straight & narrow. if he attends church the priest is usually a good refrence - if not start going!! get some good refrences (non family) that may help people to understand it was a past mistake and things have changed
PS unless the conviction states that alcohol was involved - it may be best to leave that part off the explaination.
2006-06-12 08:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal conviction is bad enough....Felony is far worse. He is going to have to find a job where there is no need for a security clearance...unfortunately dealing with computers almost always requires trust...which requires a clearance....which can NEVER be given to a convicted Felon...I'm sorry to tell you that he is going to be very limited in his options. I can't even think of one example to give you with electronics that doesn't require a thorough background....
2006-06-12 08:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sam F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not sure of the details, but there are groups out there that offer aid to felons searching for work. I would advise him to be honest and forthright with any potential employers, explaining that it was a mistake, he has paid his debt, and he is ready to become a productive member of society.
2006-06-12 08:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, usually the victims of heartless drunk drivers have it dark. As dark as dead, a lot of them. Others live in wheel chairs, without limbs, or with scars for the rest of their lives. They deal with the results forever. So consider yourself lucky, especially when his "heart condition" apparently does not stop him from drinking himself into a stupor.
2006-06-12 08:23:36 · answer #5 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what was he convicted of? hard to say how to fix the problem if you don't know all the details...
2006-06-12 08:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by thetoothfairyiscreepy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear it but sux to be him it will haunt him the rest of his life in the job feild
2006-06-12 08:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by farmman006410 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out a life insurance policy then.......lol
JUST GET A DIVORCE, leave him.
2006-06-12 08:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋