Can anybody tell me why something you done when you were 20 is still held against you at 53? too old to do it?

Question

again if I wanted to. Im talking about misdemenors that are still on your record . I have a record from 1983 and it stops me from getting jobs,apartments etc. If you are young please don't get a record of any sort it will mess up your life forever and I mean forever, even if you get your record sponged it still is visible by whoever wants to check it.

Answer 1

Much in law varies by State. Generally an expungement is really two things. One is a motion to set aside conviction and the other is the expungement. Again the laws vary and at least in my state the original plea has to be entered under a law that allows future expungement. In LA it's C.Cr.Proc. Art 894. It is pretty well known by the general public and people ask for an 894 plea. In misdemeanors, the expungement is usually not even needed; the local court just doesn't send the record to the State. I have seen docket books in local Parish Courthouses, where they actually black out records with a felt tip pen - if those records are expunged. But the Federal arrest and/or conviction record stays, regardless of what the State does. Hopes this pro bono advise helps.
You are absolutely right about not wanting a record when you are young. Society is very unforgiving, and in general the people that most loudly profess Christianity are the most unforgiving of all.

Answer 2

In many states now, if it was a first time offense (misdemeanor) and it has been 5+ years without so much as a traffic citation then you can petition the court where you were convicted to have it expunged from your record. Check with your state laws about this. However, if you have had anything else, moving violations or anything on your record since then, they won't do it. Once it's expunged, it should no longer be viewable on your record...your record should be clean again.

Answer 3

This attitude has come about form intolerance and the perversity of the so-called moral and religious communities who give lip service to the word, "redemption".

This attitude is also sanctioned, institutionalized by government and society and enforced (as you have experienced) by the general populous.

One way to solve the problem is to learn the actual law prohibiting this behavior in workplaces, housing and school. I recall that the so-called federal law prohibits this kind of discrimination IF the past problem was NOT a federal offence. Please do some research and find the exact wording and area that the law is found in.

Finally, consider your talents, interests, gifts, skills and weigh them against "find a need and fill it". Then create your own work dear one.

Do not give up, do not give in....for you are as special and unique to God as everyone else is on this earth.

Mistakes, bad judgement , is the curse of us all but seek redemption within yourself and ignore the rest. It will take practice but you can do it..

Answer 4

That crime is NOT keeping you from getting apartments. The records only go back 7 years when they do a search. I have a successful job and career despite a felony twenty years ago. My act is clean and I have had NO problem.

Answer 5

Your juvenile record should have been sealed long ago. Petition the court to seal the record. Costs a little money for filing.

Answer 6

Hopefully you will reach some young person with this question. Thank you for being brave enough to ask it.

Answer 7

You didn't say what it was, but you were 30 years old and certainly should have known better!
Good luck!

Answer 8

You can get them removed by a judge, for a price.

Answer 9

You don't say what kind of misdemeanor's. Because you messed up that is why.

Answer 10

something else is wrong, misdemenors arent that serious.