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Recored Expungement or Better My Character
My question involves expungements or pardons for the state of: Arkansas
Hi let me first say that I know this in not a law forum but I really need some advice.
I was 16 when I robbed a store with an unloaded bb gun and was consequently shot and arrested for doing so. I was locked up for 7 years and have done well for myself since my release. I work, I have a 4.0 GPA, my name was in the Pine Bluff Commercial for making the Presidents list, I have a Web Design certificate, do non mandatory community services (speaking to trouble youth at facilities), designed a website for the city of Pine Bluff, will have my Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, and working on getting a couple of Microsoft certifications and a MYSQL DBA certificate.
I have done some research and every lawyer I have conversed with including the ADC commissioner tells me I should have a good chance on getting an expungement after my time on parole is up.
I come off parole in June of 09 the crime was committed in 1998 and my PO told me to stop coming to see her because she is sure I won't get in any more trouble.
I really would like a job as a DBA so I am doing everything I can to increase my chances.
My question to you is what else could I do while on parole to better my character or increase my chances of expungement or of getting hired as a Website Designer or a DBA?
Staying out of trouble and Hard work ;)
In regards to your expungement, You really need to talk to a/your lawyer in regards to this as they are really the only ones that can help you.
Also, I don't think that this is something that you want to broadcast if you think that your record will be erased. Just let life take its course, Handle yourself correctly, be your "new self" and don't go back to any of your old ways ;)
Good luck in your new life. I wish you the best of everything.
btw, this probably should be in the foo section so don't be surprised if a mod moves it for you :)
Thanks
Hi Bentley Coup,
I hope that I managed to answer your questions a bit?
Tough question Bently and by your description I'm not sure what else you can do. Employers are going to vary on how they look at your history but with a resume like that you'll find something. As a long time business owner I can tell you if it was my company you were applying to I'd hire you but then again I'd hire almost anyone as long as I get the feeling they have drive and determination. I was in my own minor scrapes with the law as a youth myself but nothing as severe as that. Whatever you do don't try and hide it from them even if you're not legally obligated to tell them.
Good luck and keep at it no matter what happens. ;)
Thanks once again guys. I really respect your knowledge.
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