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Monday, July 28, 2014

Does expungement help ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs

Does expungement help ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs?


Does expungement help ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs?Hello,

I am writing to find out is there any professional job that I can obtain because of the felony that I have from 2007? I have a Domestic Violence felony that I was convicted of in 2007 due to the fact that it was a dispute between me and my first wife. I am located in Texas and wanted to know, is it possible for me to get it expunge or sealed? Because I am relocating to Florida with my current wife and I have one course to finish to have my nursing licenses....I wanted to know if I get it sealed or expunge in Texas,. could I obtain my license in Florida? Or if I cannot get it sealed or expunge in Texas can I still obtain my license in Florida since it is a Texas Felony? I don't know how long I have to wait to get it expunge or sealed in Texas....I don't know the process to even start.

Does expungement help ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs?


Hello,

If your conviction is in Texas, a Texas court would have to expunge or seal it. There is a twist to expungementExpungement or sealing does not erase records but hides them from public view. If an expungement is granted the conviction will always be visible to government agencies, the court system and law enforcement. Licenses are granted by some level of government.

Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs seek legal assistance. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office first to see if expungement or sealing are viable options and then to get help applying for it. I would never try to do it alone.


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Friday, July 25, 2014

Felon in Florida looks to expungement to get jobs

Felon in Florida looks to expungement to get jobs


Felon in Florida looks to expungement to get jobs
I was convicted in the state of Florida for 5 counts of fraud I did my probation 2.5 (was given 5) paid restitution and now looking for work why is is that when an employer does a background check on me the status says active? Next I am in the process of trying to get this sealed/expunged. When that is settled will I be able to get a security license so I can work as a security guard or how about my RN license as I am currently in school working on that, am I wasting my time?


Thanks


Felon in Florida looks to expungement to get jobs



Unfortunately many people believe that sealing or expungement of records will erase their criminal records. In most cases and in most states, expungement means that their convictions will invisible to the public. The will always be visible to law enforcement, the court system and government agencies. Since most licensing is done through state agencies, expungement will not help them.

Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs seek legal counsel before the can start an effect job search just to see how their records will impact their ability to get jobs. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office to see just how viable an option expungement is for you. Next I would contact the agencies that issue the licenses you want to see if you are eligible.


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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Felons may use expungement to get jobs

Felons may use expungement to get jobs


 Felons may use expungement to get jobs
Hi,

I am seeking help! I am currently a Private Investigator and have been for two years. I was a corrections officer for ten years, and I have my associates degree in criminal justice. However, I ran into a problem and I am being charged with embezzlement and I am going to be a convicted of a felony. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get probation but don't know yet. I am subject to re-certification to be a private investigator and I know they are going to see this felony in my record now. I need help trying to find a new job, however as you can see my life has revolved around law enforcement what or where can I find a job?

K


Felons may use expungement to get jobs


Hello K,

You may not get convicted. If you are, you may have a professional career even with a felony. Because you have practical experience, you may consider teaching criminal justice at a community college or a private business or career school. They are all over because the criminal justice field is growing. Just watch daytime TV and you'll see what I mean.

 Felons may use expungement to get jobs
There is the chance that you will be convicted. Then your options will change.  There is a chance that your conviction will impact your ability to be re-certified.  If that is the case, you may look into having your conviction sealed or even expunged. Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs require a little legal assistance and expungement may be an option. The statutes regarding expungement or sealing of records vary from state to state so you should seek legal advice. Since expungement is a legal procedure, I would not encourage you to try it by yourself.  This is better done by a qualified legal professional that has knowledge of how they are done.  I suggest you get some advice from you local legal aid office. You may be eligible for no-cost or low-cost legal assistance.

I hope this helps

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Deferred adjudication, felons and jobs

Do felons list “Deferred Probation” on Job Applications?


Deferred adjudication, felons and jobs
Hello,

I'm sorry to bother but I saw your address on a web page and I had to ask you a question. I hope you can help. I was arrested in 2008 and given 2 years of probation. After successfully completing my probation, I was placed on deferred adjudication. The problem is that I really need a job and I a worried I could be affected for the rest of my life.

My questions are: If an employer checks my record will it show? How can I possibly fix this situation? Can an expungement help? How can I obtain a job? I would really appreciate your response.

Andres




Do felons list “Deferred Probation” on Job Applications?



Hello Andres,

 Do felons list “Deferred Probation” on Job Applications?In reference to your deferred adjudication, you must consider the conditions of your deferment. In most instances, once the conditions are met (typically a fine and probation,) the charges are dismissed. They will however appear on background checks as charges but not convictions. Anybody doing a background check (other than law enforcement,the court system, and government agencies) will only see the charges. Employers typically are only concerned about convictions. With that being said, I'm not sure what effect it is having on your ability to find a job. Expungement maybe an option in your state. If it is, then employers won't be able to see even the charges. As I often suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, legal assistance may help them clean up their records. You may find low-cost or even no-cost legal help at your local legal aid office.

In reference to getting jobs, Take a look at the video below.


I hope this helps.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Illinois felon wants job in Tennessee

Illinois felon wants job in Tennessee

 

Illinois felon wants job in Tennessee
I received a felony dui in the state of Illinois. I wanted to relocate to the south but it is plagued with the Old Jim Crow Laws. In the state of Illinois, 3 dui's are considered a felony. In the state of Tennessee, it is 4. If I relocate to the state of Tennessee, can this 13 year old felony conviction from Illinois stop me from gaining employment in Tn. or any other state.



Ann




 Illinois felon wants job in Tennessee



Hello Ann,

Illinois felon wants job in Tennessee
A felony conviction in one state may not be a felony in another state but will still show up on a background check as a felony. Often felon job searches begin with legal assistance. You may want to consider applying for expungement in Illinois. You can get more information here:

http://www.illinoislegalaid.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.dsp_content&contentid=4646#a=questions

Bear in mind, if you are granted an expungement, your conviction will always be visible to law enforcement, the court system and government agencies.

Best of luck to you.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Felon helps other felons without jobs

Felon helps other felons without jobs


Felon helps other felons without jobs
From time to time, I meet people who sincerely want to help felons. I'm sharing a note that was sent to me recently from one who calls himself Trashisfree.

Felon helps other felons without jobs


I have personally done quite well post prison, buying a new house 35 days out. Without a regular job I have survived quite well, and in another 2.5 years my house is payed off. Eventually I need to finish a book that I started "The Frugal Felon - Surviving Hard Times Without A Job. How to cut your expenses and make a living when you do not have a job". Freely available online currently at http://www.webook.com/project/The-Frugal-Felon-Surviving-Hard-Times-Without-A-Job

I have been exploring the possibility of class action lawsuits against both state governments and the federal government. After release, former male inmates work nine fewer weeks annually and take home 40 percent less in annual earnings, making $23,500 instead of $39,100. That amounts to an expected earnings loss of nearly $179,000 through age 48 for men who have been incarcerated.

Of former inmates who were in the bottom of the earnings distribution in 1986, two-thirds remained there in 2006, twice the number of non-incarcerated men.
Incarceration reduces former inmates’ earnings by 40 percent and limits their future economic mobility, according to a new Pew report. www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=60964
The class action is based on lifetime economic damage far beyond the original sentence. This is double jeopardy, punishing someone 2 times for the same crime. An unsealable felony is effectively a lifetime sentence.

I feel that facing such expensive lawsuits, allowing people to let people seal their records after 7 years as a settlement would be reasonable and fair. That is 7 years after completely discharging their sentence, no additional felony convictions. Your criminal record would still visible to the criminal court system. I came up with 7 years, since that is the same amount of time as a bankruptcy. It is also a reasonable amount of time to show that you are no longer a danger to society.

An additional provision would be when an employer submits a background check, there would be a check box that for jobs that include working with children. Anyone with certain crimes against children would not be allowed to work that job, forever. However they would be able to find employment at any job that does not include working with children, after the 7 year period without anything showing up on their background check.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Felon hopes expungement will help job search

Felon hopes expungement will help job search


Felon hopes expungement will help job search
Hello, my name is Stacie and back in 2002 I was convicted of Felony Theft (long story short, I was with my abusive ex and I took the blame for it) Thank God I was eventually able to move & get far away from him before he could kill me. I was recently approved for an expungement. I also received the paper work from the attorney general office stating that "this section has initiated the necessary action to remove the information from the files of the Indentification Divison, Federal Bureau of Investigation." I'm kinda confused when it comes to expungements. Am I able to join the military or work as a civilian on a military base? I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't come up on a background check since I'd be working for the government. I would more than APPRECIATE it if You could answer this question for me because I'm a single mom trying to find a good job so I can provide for my child.

 Felon hopes expungement will help job search



Hello Stacie,

Generally speaking, expunged records are not simply erased. They will usually be visible to the court system, law enforcement and government agencies. I am going to say it will show up on a government background check. Of course this is not legal advice.  You should speak to a qualified professional who has experience in this area for a greater understanding of expungement as it relates to the statutes in your state.  I suggest contacting you local legal aid office.  As for joining the military, there are ex-offenders and felons accepted into the military everyday. The Army seems to be the most accepting branch for ex-offenders and felons.  Contact you nearest Army recruiter.  That person will certainly look into your eligibility.

In the meantime, take a look at the video below.  Hopefully it will give you some ideas about how to to get some leads for jobs.


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Monday, May 12, 2014

Man with dropped charges wants to have record expunged in Florida

Man with dropped charges wants to have record expunged in Florida


Man with dropped charges wants to have record expunged in FloridaI live in Florida. In 2004 I was charged with a felony which resulted in a withhold of adjudication. I believe this case was sealed? In 2009 I was charged with another felony but this charge was dropped and shows as a Nolle Pross. Is there any way to have this second case removed from my record?


Thank you for your advice,

Brian



 Man with dropped charges wants to have record expunged in Florida


Hello Brian,

Man with dropped charges wants to have record expunged in Florida
The only way to find out if the charge was sealed is to get a copy of your criminal history. You may want to get that anyway to be totally certain of your legal status when applying for jobs.  Bear in mind that even if your charge is expunged or sealed, it will always be visible to the court system, law enforcement and government entities.

You can apply for sealing or expungement in Florida under certain conditions. You can get more information here:

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/content/getdoc/c83dd888-ef7a-448e-9a96-ba69fc4181f7/Seal-and-Expunge-Home.aspx

This site offers instruction about how to get this done, but I wouldn't try a legal process like expungement like this by myself. Often ex-offender and felon job searches require a little legal assistance.  Attorneys may get upset at what I'm about to tell you because they make a lot of money doing the very same thing you may be able to do for little or no money.  My suggestion is to contact your local legal aid office for assistance.    They have attorneys that may assist you at little or no cost. They may also be able to get a copy of your criminal record.  Check your local telephone directory or the Florida Bar association to find out how to find the legal aid office in your area.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Felon mom in Fl needs a job

Felon mom in Fl needs a job


Felon mom in Fl needs a job
Hello,

I came across the blog about "How Felons can get jobs"; I hope maybe you can give me some advice. I am a 35 yr old single mother of 3 from Polk County, Fl. When I was younger (my teen yrs into adulthood) up until I was 23, I rebelled. I always had a bad temper and I was the know it all who wore my heart on my sleeve. When someone attacked me, I would attack back in which I earned myself 1 night in jail and 3-4, misdemeanors (not at the same time).

After having my children, I grew up and gained control of myself. I have stayed out of trouble for 10 yrs now but I am having an awful time gaining employment. I have a security clearance approved by the government but still most companies will not hire me. I have been recently laid off in security due to the economy. I spend everyday applying for jobs, sending out my resume and going on interviews. During the interviews employers love my credentials, my skills and want to hire me right away, but once I mention my past or the background comes back, they shut the door in my face. I have applied to big and small companies, temp work and even fast food. I get the same with all. I have NO felonies and the misdemeanors I have were never committed again. I have proven that I have learned from my past. I've put in the education, so what else can I do to get past my past? Thanks for reading and have a blessed weekend.

Best Wishes, K



Felon mom in Fl needs a job


Felon mom in Fl needs a jobHello K,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble.
Frequent readers of this blog are familiar with my next suggestion. I encourage all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to visit their local One-stop Career Center. One-stop Career Centers are very underutilized resources that ex-offenders and felons can use not only to get jobs, but to get career counseling and training. In addition, these centers provide a long list of valuable services. There are 24 Regional Workforce Boards in Florida which are responsible for implementing the employment programs in their regions. Services available include referrals to employment, career counseling, assistance with job search and placement, access to computers/internet, resume preparation, phone/fax machines, copy machines, interest, aptitude and basic skills testing and other special programs tailored to meet employment needs of those facing barriers to employment.


Each center has trained counselors that provide one-on-one assistance. Many of them have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. The counselors can also assist you with with the Federal Bonding Program. Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs can be bonded through a program offered by the federal government. It would make it easier for those with criminal records to get hired if employers are insured against theft or fraud.

You can find more about the Federal Bonding Program here:
http://www.bonds4jobs.com/

 




You can find out about the One-stop Career Centers in Florida and how to find the nearest center to you here:


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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs

Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs


Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs
Hello my name is Sharon, I'm from Raleigh NC, I have a worthless check (which I paid off in 12/2004), I have an assault charge, (which it was dismissed on 11/2009 and I was found not guilty of the charge.) I'm a single mother of 3 and I haven't worked since 9/2008. I have limited income I would like to know how can I clean my background so I could get a job so I can provide for my children, it is really hard out here. can you please help me.

 




Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs



Hello Sharon,

Often the ex-offender or felon job search will include some legal assistance. Since your crime is non-violent, you may be eligible to apply for expungement. Expungement would hide the conviction from public view meaning that if it is granted, it would only be visible to the court system, law enforcement and the court system. 


Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs
You should consult a qualified professional that is experienced in this field to see if this is a viable option for you. Your local legal office may offer free or low cost legal services that can help with this process. The office may also have relationships with employers who are willing to hire ex-offenders. You can get more information here:



http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/Learn/Locations/Offices/Raleigh/default.aspx

To find a job, you should contact your local One-stop career center.

Felon in NC may use Expungement to get Jobs
Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free services that can get you ready for work and assist you in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer training programs that may prepare you for a career.

Some services available are:


Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Daily access to thousands of job listings

Job-related magazines and local newspapers

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use

Many career centers have counselors who are experienced in working with ex-offenders and felons.

You can find more information here:

http://www.servicelocator.org/Search/detail-info.asp?Category=CenterInformation&ParentID=31209045&state=NC
 
I hope this helps.

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