its been over twenty years for me and im still asked have you ever been convicted of a feloney,THERE SHOULD BE A TIME LIMIT,unless your a convicted of rape or murder
2007-03-10 02:32:18 · 17 answers · asked by stoney_buccs 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I have to agree with that one.... except in the case of murder.... some people are just begging for it
2007-03-16 11:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states and provinces, there are limits on what an employer or other third-party can ask.
But the basic idea is that a felony is a serious crime, as compared to a misdemeanor. And the way most people operate, they assume that if you did something wrong in the past, then you're never going to change. It's a stupid mindset, but it's a pervasive one.
2007-03-10 10:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish we could get on with our lives after a certain period of time, but laws aren't always fair and they were created to keep a certain type of person or people down. Not everyone will agree with this, but I have seen what minorities go through and unfortunatly they tend to have a higher felony rate than whites do. It's society's way of keeping people who have made mistakes from ever truly succeeding. I think alot of people learn from their mistakes and have alot to offer. Don't give up, because not everyone passes judgement forever.
2007-03-17 22:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each state is different but depending on type of felony, you can ask to have the charge expunged. Which can reduce it to
a misdemeanor or in some circumstances clear it. There are a number of qualifiiers so check out the laws for your particular state. Some felonies cannot be cleared
Check out your state website and find info on expunging a felony or call for info.
This info is for Utah
http://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/
and this is a brief description
http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/felony_convictions.htm
2007-03-10 11:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by phnxpete 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as the poster just stated, it depends on your state. In the state of Georgia a felony WILL remain on your record forever. You can only get something expunged if it is erroneous information. I agree with you however.. some crimes should be expunged if the person has remained crime free for so many years as you have.
2007-03-10 11:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by lyquidskye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, as seen by a number of answers here, many people associate a felony crime with violent crimes or crimes against another person when in fact a number of felony crimes are not violent crimes. typically in most states, it is not the fact that you are a convicted felon but, whether or not you disclose it. If I hire someone, I want someone who is honest. We all make mistakes but, it is what we do about that mistake that defines our character. If someone asks, simply tell the truth and if they can't see past that, move on.
2007-03-10 11:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by dadof7n2001 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i feel for you brother. if hilary clinton becomes president theres a chance for what we wish. as for now if you have only 1 conviction then you can hire a lawyer to have your record sealed after 10 years if you have been a productive citizen in some states. as for myself i was charged with the rico act but convicted of 80 counts of safe cracking and disruption of public service instead.{ half of them i didnt do but the insurence agecies lied so they could get more money, irronicly.} i servrd my sentence in state prison and learned that i dont want to live like that ever again. i was releast time served in 1993 and have been a model citizen ever since and, i would never ever think of comitting another crime. the sad fact is that no matter what you do, you will never be forgiven by man. only god forgives us. ive been lucky enough to get 16 dollar an hour jobs thanks to my mechanical skills in demand but i still get those looks from them. face it , no matter how much time served or how sorry you are for you transgressions, you now have a{ LIFE SENTENCE}. now take it a day at a time and dont get discoraged, be the best person you can be and forgive your self. take care brother and if ever i doupt ask your self WWJD? thats what gets me by. also please type this link { http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/11-10-2004/0002402140&EDATE= } in your search bar and hit go.
LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE!
hope this helps
2007-03-10 11:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by cool_hand_luke613 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reason, real reason is there is no good lobby group for ex felons. They are not a good enough voting block.
Look at illegal aliens, the president and most of the government won't even pass laws against them, because of thier large voting block.
Look at other groups, oil industry and so on.
You need to get all of the ex felons together and form a large group to fight for felon rights.
2007-03-10 10:43:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree. And what is up with not being able to get a stupid fishing license? My brother can't get one cause of some trouble he was in 10 yrs ago!
2007-03-10 12:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe that consideration should have been taken into account BEFORE you commited a felony. I know that your most likely not the same person you were 20 years ago, and be proud that you have changed. Take this lesson and make sure you pass it on to others to help prevent them from making similiar mistakes.
2007-03-10 10:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋