He has 2 felonies. One was from when he was 17 and stupid. He was with the wrong crowd and they broke in to a museum to steal a collector gun. He was driving the car and didn't know what they were doing, but of course once he found out, he sped off with them in the car instead of just getting out. But, again, he was only 17 and he's 43 now.
The other felony is assault and battery. His ex-wife had temporary custody of their son (he has had the son for over 6 years now) and one of her disturbed boyfriend's was coming to her apartment to harrass her repeatedly. So my fiance' confronted the guy and told him to stay away from them. That led to an argument and then, of course, a fist fight.
For years, he has been turned down left and right for good jobs because of this crap. He's a good man, he does nothing wrong, has no other crimes, not even car accidents! But as soon as the felonies come up (he's always honest on his applications), the interview goes sour. I feel bad for him..
2007-07-20 19:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
We are planning to get married soon and start a life together so he's been looking for a better job than he has now. But he's just not getting anywhere and he's beyond frustrated.
He's a good man, he really is. We dated years ago when we were both going to the same college and have stayed in touch, so I've known him a long time. (I don't want some jerk telling me I should get while the getting is good on the assumption I haven't known him that long).
Is there anything I can do to help him? The crimes were in Missouri - is expungement an option?
2007-07-20 19:43:58 · update #1
Joe C - He's 43! Not 23! Most 43 year olds are either married or have been at some point. Where the hell have you been for the past 50 years?
2007-07-20 19:50:36 · update #2
Depending on your state, there are expungement laws that will allow for him to have his record expunged for employment purposes. The fact that he received custody of his son from his ex-wife will be an added bonus in the expumgment process. If you need help with this please feel free to contact me.
2007-07-21 00:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what types of jobs he is going for, but most places, unless a person deals with money or protected information like banks, hosptials or insurance companies, only go back 10 years for a felony check (but they legally can go back farther if they desire).
The best thing to do would contact an attorney in your State who could review both cases and see if either or both could possibly be exspunged so they will not show on background checks for employment from the general public.
2007-07-21 04:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When one commits crimes, they often have to pay for it for the rest of their lives regardless of the jail time they endured. If you really love him and think he is such a good man then get married to him and accept that he will never get a "good job." If the job thing is more important than the husband thing, then break your engagement. You really only have 2 choices and that is to stay with him or not, knowing that he is a criminal. Ask yourself what you want for the rest of your life.
2007-07-20 20:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Records Search Database : http://SearchVerifyInfos.com/Info
2015-08-28 16:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by Audry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a neighboring state (Arkansas), and every parole/probation officer there can provide you with applications for executive clemency/pardon. I'd recommend that you give that a try.
Having two separate convictions will make that harder, but, I know of no other remedy
2007-07-20 20:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by huduuluv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This guy blew it- big time.Oh, well. your life, not mine.
2007-07-20 20:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋