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Gooniefarm t1_jdxdqqv wrote

How about erasing arrest records where the charges were immediately dropped. Lots of people out there who never did anything wrong, but got arrested anyway and had the court immediately drop the charges. That arrest record follows you for life and screws you if anyone does a deep background check.

Cops can arrest you, immediately release you, and you now have a permanent record haunting you.

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AdHistorical7107 t1_jdzi483 wrote

This is true. I know of someone who lost a few job opportunities because of it.

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JawsV_TheReturn t1_jdxj0sv wrote

10 years is too long for non-violent offenses. Imagine applying for a job & having to explain something you did around the time of the Boston Marathon bombing (10 years) or before Trump was elected (7 years). We all demand immediate forgiveness for every sin we’ve ever committed but expect others to suffer for a decade?

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ClickPsychological t1_jdzlb7q wrote

My ex husband had a felony conviction at 17 that followed him his entire life. We just learned the judge was corrupt and lots of teens got unjust convictions and he had to step down. My ex sent me his obituary this year. 😳 Stuff sticks with you for a long time. Hes 57

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Rustygaff t1_je0zaus wrote

Just curious. What did this judge get out of overly convicting teens?

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ClickPsychological t1_je2ax21 wrote

You know, i don't know. I just know he was forced to step down, and many teens were effected. I can ask my ex his name if anyone is interested

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Crafty_Yak_1747 t1_jdx1t6b wrote

Looks great! Should have done it decades ago, but better late than never.

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AdHistorical7107 t1_jdzidi7 wrote

Yay let's erase a history of a conviction from someone who robbed someone at gunpoint so they can get another gun after ten years?

Needs some work imo

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