What kind of actual proof would an individual need to become a "good person" in the eyes of the law enforcement agency?
2007-07-20 17:14:50 · 11 answers · asked by jaysekk 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on how long it has been since they turned their life around. Some proofs that you have turned it around are: Never breaking the law again, become an employed individual or be enrolled in school full time with good grades, joining a church, participating in community service, character references (the more important the person vouching for you, the more it counts) etc.
But, in one way or another you will always be judged by your past behavior.
If your "trouble" was sexual in nature you will always be tracked and can never be legally rehabilitated.
2007-07-20 17:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there is TRUE REMORSE for their crime and evidence that the person is going down the right path, their past should not be brought up. Of course, if they want to talk about it, let them. However, do not get pulled into a trap to think the person has changed and hasn't. A "good person" in the eyes of the law would be one that shows remorse, one who gets involved to help others not to do the crime they did, and one who has a full time job. Volunteering with youth, seniors, disabled, or even going in the jails to have devotions with the inmates, are great ways to prove yourself. Just follow your heart and you cannot go wrong. Stay away from lawbreakers, bars, and places that are not reputable. Prayers work wonders.
2007-07-21 00:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the eyes of law enforcement, if you have any kind of record you are a threat, the only way to avoid "profiling" because of past behavior is if the infraction happened when you were a minor and you have your record expunged. If the infraction happened at age 18 or above, your record is permanent.. move to Mexico..lol, just kidding... but not much you can do if your circumstance is the later...
2007-07-21 00:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by ~KDN~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The short answer is yes.
The long aswer, to be seen by law inforcement as having truly turned your life around you would have to have maintained a respectable lifestyle for at least several years. It would help to do some sort of volunteer work. Perhaps a volunteer Fireman.
Not having contacts with your past would also be helpful.
2007-07-21 00:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is nothing that you can do to prove your innocent "that you turn your life around". to any law enforcement no matter if you paid for your crime, or not, law enforcement will always consider you guilty. They will always harass you, but that's why they make defense lawyers. Becuz you can then sue them for voilating your civil rights.
2007-07-21 00:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes you can never run from the past...not everyone turns out like Dog the Bounty hunter.
2007-07-21 00:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by Gwragedd Annwn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's kind of the point of a criminal "record".
Not saying you're a criminal, but if you do something wrong, then consistently NOT breaking the law is your best bet.
Best of luck to you. Everyone deserves a second chance.
2007-07-21 00:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess consistency in their actions. Which would take years or even decades to rebuild the law people's trust
2007-07-21 00:18:09 · answer #8 · answered by wildncrazysurvivor 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They shouldnt be judged by their past but Im afraid everyone always will...
2007-07-21 00:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A new identity.
2007-07-21 00:17:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋