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EyeAmYourHost39

Thu 08/30/18 12:43 PM

Good afternoon my wonderful family of m2, I know its been a minute since my last "Hot Tea" topics. I was on a little vacation but I'm back and even more controversial, more turned up...just you wait. Okay I have a topic for you today but I want you to think universal, lets pretend this is going on in your state. okay I was online and I came across this article which explains what's going on in my state of Pennsylvania but if its successful this might spill over in Washington D.C. The article starts by headlining "Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record" A new law will expand clearing criminal Records PA. This will automatically seal many criminal cases, starting around July 2020. Automatic sealed cases will include all dropped cases(After 60 days), & many non-violent misdemeanors & summary convictions ( after 10 years without a new conviction). More misdemeanors convictions will also be eligible to be sealed by filing a petition starting in 2019. They includes
* some 1rst degree misdemeanors
* simple assault.
the article goes on to say what cannot be sealed, what can be expunged, what can be pardon. but....yes there's a but!

You must pay your costs & fines for your case to be sealed or pardon.

so America, what do you think ? I'm curious to hear from all. will this system work? could this be a beginning of something great or a disaster? so lets talk about it!

All Replies Will Be Answered!
Thank You 2 All

EyeAmYourHost39

Thu 08/30/18 12:49 PM

"EyeAmYourHost39",
Well anything is possible, I mean at least its a step towards changing the face of how they handle light offenses and not being too harsh or unfair. For those who offenses are light they should be able to expunge those old offenses so people can have a greater chance to find employment, better housing opportunities, and have a peace of mind

msharmony

Thu 08/30/18 12:49 PM

from what you have provided, it sounds like a good starting point. I have always been troubled by how people are viewed and assessed on the choices they made in their distant past or even their youthful years.

People mature and grow so I think trends(behaviors that are consistent and ongoing) are a better indicator of one's character or dependability or integrity, rather than incidents from long ago. I enjoy the idea of crediting people for growth and improvement.

So I can see where 10 years is long enough to be stigmatized before having a chance at a TRUE fresh start.

keep us updated happy

Edited by msharmony on Thu 08/30/18 12:50 PM

EyeAmYourHost39

Thu 08/30/18 12:54 PM

Ms Harmony,

Ms Harmony great seeing you again and I have to say I agree with you, its about if the character been rehabilitated and reformed and not focusing too much of what you've done but who you are. many will found our comradely in this here to be controversial but that's what I expect from thinking minds. I'm put of the conscious community so I speak with open mindness....

msharmony

Thu 08/30/18 12:58 PM

I have had so many ideas like this that I just don't have resources or connections to bring to light. It is refreshing to hear others tackling some of the issues with theirs.

greeneyes148

Thu 08/30/18 01:27 PM

I believe if you don't get in any trouble for a certain amount of years then non violent misdemeanor charges and the likes should be removed from your record. As they do with moving violation points on your license.

I also believe that crimes that included violence or a felony should not be remove from your record because in my opinion that shows a character flaw that could pop up again.

But on that vein, I believe that we need to take a look at the felonies currently on the books and downgrade some based on changes in the times.

EyeAmYourHost39

Thu 08/30/18 03:16 PM

GreenEyes148,

hello my friend, well I can see your point, I mean its a good & bad conversation piece. maybe the lawmakers are finally looking at this on a realistic point of view. Question, if I baked a cake and that cake doesn't come out right, do people get mad at the cake or the cake maker? I'm actually for this new direction. I believe in second chances as long you see change. Less offenses as long as you was accused and not charged you should be able to expunged the minor offenses.

EyeAmYourHost39

Thu 08/30/18 03:20 PM

EyeAmYourHost39,

America, matter of fact I live in Pennsylvania, and we have a lot of former offense folks now some don't need a break. I mean if you a sex offender or murder, or dealing in drugs ...no! but if you lets say you got caught doing public urination, public intoxication, or solicit sexual favor outdoors, I think those could be workable as long as you kept your nose clean and no other offenses applies.

msharmony

Thu 08/30/18 03:35 PM

That is another interesting topic. I am. do you know that everything from indecent exposure to pedophilia can be listed as a 'sex offense' and the suspect as a 'sex offender' who must register? And because most people automatically assume pedophilia or rape or some other MAJOR sexual offense when ever they look through that registered base, it puts alot of people in danger of falsely targeted vigilantism and ruins their potential search for residence.

Easttowest72

Thu 08/30/18 04:23 PM

Most companies only go back 7 years when checking you record. :thinking:

Sounds like a money maker. Good idea but it should just go away after 10 years.

EyeAmYourHost39

Tue 09/04/18 11:20 AM

East to West 72,

I thin its a wonderful direction to give light offenders a change to gain employment, decent housing, and a fighting chance to start over.

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