I'm 26 years old with a 8 year old felony and it's haunting me on every job i apply. i tried to get info on seals, expungements, etc. all i got was that i'm stuck with this for 99yrs. because az. doesn't have an expungement law. I can't vote, possess arms, and most importantly get a descent career because of a mistake from when i was 18! please help!
2007-01-03 07:27:20 · 12 answers · asked by ronny d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
When u go to apply for a job, dont put the felony on the application, that is your mistake.
Most places dont check unless it is a terrible crime.
Move to another state if it is that bad and go get a voting card, u can get one by mail,
U just a human like everyone else, born to make mistakes,
but u should not be haunted for your past.
Think positive and stay out of trouble.
2007-01-03 07:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Just real quick to pcpy... he can't vote, and he's forbidden by federal law to ever own a gun as a convicted felon.
Now, email me, I know some really great attorneys in Arizona and will try to get you some help. See what we can do to help you out, I'm a big believer in second chances for people trying to do the right thing.
privatei888@yahoo.com
Arizona does not have an expungement statute, but they do have a law in place to set aside a record, basically the same thing. You do have a way to get your record clean through that statute. Looking forward to hearing from you, we'll get it fixed.
2007-01-03 10:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say what crime you committed to get this felony on your record.
If you do not put it on your job applications and they DO Check! then you will not be hired and if you are hired and they find out later, because someone in the work force knows, and they tell your employer that is means for automatic means of being fired. and you will not be able to draw unemployment benefits because of it.
There is always someone out there to give a felon a second chance. Just put on application. will discuss. this way it gives you a chance to discuss what happen and how remorsefully you are. and to please let them give you a chance to prove yourself.
As to the lady that told you to move to another state and apply for a voting application by mail. She is telling you to break the law. It will eventually catch up with you. Yes you can always appeal to your Governor. But if they have no expunchment law in your state, then I don't think your Governor will even do it.
To make job hunting easier for you. Do not go where you have to be bonded to do a job. They just cannot employ someone that has a felony against them. Its the law.
I wish you the best. Keep your chin up. It will work out for you I know it will. At least your trying. I give you kudos's for that..
2007-01-03 07:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by ms_swampy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is explain it to any potential employer. If it was a one time mistake and not a life style most people can forgive that. The worst thing you can do is try and hide it. An application is a legal document and if you lie how can a person trust you? Start with any job and prove your worth one day at a time. Work the best you can people look at that and will see you are trying. Good luck!
2007-01-03 07:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is about the choices we make. At 18 you knew you were breaking the law and did it anyway. Now you have to live with the consequences and make the best of a bad situation. You may have to set your goals regarding a career a little lower. Maybe you could use your life experience to work with other young men to prevent them from making the same kind of mistake in their life. Check with the local YMCA and offer your services.
2007-01-03 07:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can vote, and, depending upon the crime, petition the court to allow you to own a firearm. The job thing. Move to another state and lie. Companies usually won't check in every state as it costs big bucks, they will usually just check in the states that you have lived in in the last 5 years.
Maybe you can make a statement to all of our little juvenile delinquents out there that are approaching 18.
America Rocks
2007-01-03 07:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOUR labeled by society!............welcome to the growing minority!........if people realized the consequences ...MAYBE they'd think twice.........you can get it expunged but its not gonna be easy.....if your honestly making a change in your life the importance of this will remain a vigilant goal in your quest for normality BE PATIENT....along the way relay your feelings and hindsight to others that might be making the same mistake.......karma will see you through...........GOOD LUCK
2007-01-03 07:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by realridersmc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 09:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My simple answer would be to serve another year or two in an Arizona jail during which time you could take the opportunity to use the prison library and learn the English language and the Arizona Law before you try to break it again.
2007-01-03 07:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Felonies stick with you no matter how long or where you go. That's the consequence of your choice for making a crime. Sorry but that's the truth.
2007-01-03 08:26:50 · answer #10 · answered by spanky1492 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋