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I've been trying to visit, for years, my record has nailed us, but still trying. As part of that process, I had to get a new copy of my file. I haven't had a case in ten years, and I've been in school, so not trying to work. Anyway, I'd forgotten how bad it was. I'm like, who am I kidding, I am never going to get a job. There are 53 cases and that is one state, no fed record and no out of state. (There's more other places)Okay, there's no guns and no violence. I've been out this time since 90. My lawyer was so shocked, (she met me in my new life), she said if I even get picked up for a traffic violation it will trigger the career offenders act. Very comforting. Still, my lawyer who is retired now worked with me, and I have no drug sales, so I did get to go to school. I'm transfering and will get my degree in a year and a half, I'm done my AA this is the Bach. Has anyone had there record sealed or expunged? How difficult? Was it worth it? How are you guys dealing? Is any one's as bad as mine? I've done a total of nine years, comitted starting in 79, but it's really more than that. Am I kidding myself? Sometimes I just want to go back to the hood, it's hard enough out here. I know I'm too old and have worked really hard, Even staying clean, that was hard, but it's been a decade now. I started on my own at 13, I was 30 before I stopped livin' the life. But after seeing this, I wonder. Is it possible to get out?

darkbluegirl,

You have been at this a lot longer than I, so really, I can't answer your question.

I know that it is hard, lord do I know, but the road back to the hood is not the way.

Yes, getting your record expunged is worth it, you have to have the right lawyer to deal with it. Would the lawyer that you mentioned help you though she is retired?

You have come this far, don't let it go now. Keep trying, keep pushing on the Bachalors and keep pushing for the jobs.

At times, I get so discouraged that I see absolutely no way out, but that has been for me, when the door opened. I know these are just type written words from a total stranger, but you and I are in the same leaky boat in life. Somehow, someway we have to keep bailing!

Keep strong, keep your head up, you have alot to be proud of since 1990, look at your accomplishments and build on them.

If you need to talk, please feel free to pm me.

God Bless you,

Patti

It is possible to get the "verdit" set aside and the court to ORDER the information dismissed.

That just means it's not public record (sealed) and available if other crimes are committed. Unless a person is an S/O and under the Federal Law of 1994 they must register (therefore the info is currently available).

Now I'm speaking of California and back in 1968. Certificate of Rehabilitaion was obtained in 1999, that's the next step. Now I DON'T know how much time needs to pass to obtain these things, I wasn't aware until I was told that the latter was possible.

DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!!

NEVER GIVE UP!! Look at you go now....a BA?!?!?! WTG!! Hve you ever thought about starting your own business? I don't know what you're in school for, but I can see already you have the brains and ambition to do whatever you set your heart to!! You've overcome ALOT!! NOTHING good in life comes easy!! But boy is the struggle worth it in the end!! HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH you have alot to be proud of!!

Stacy

HEY GIRL, we have shared our stories , of much similarity.... we definetely can lean on each other....pm me if u feel down, or whenever u want.