SecondChances
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? PA
Hi guys, My name is Erik, I am 22 and I live in Philadelphia,Pa. When I was 18 years old I was convicted of possesion with intent to deliver. that is a felony. I was then sentences to prison.
I served 6 months and I thought I repayed my debth to society. After I got out of jail, I had oppurtunites to go back to the life I had. But I chose not to. i wanted to do good. I wanted to make myself and my mom proud. I went to college(no financial aid due to felony, so I did 2 jobs at a time) and I am close to achieving my associates. I sacrificed so one day when I get my bachelors I could get my record expunged.
Well today, I called a few lawyers and all of them said the same thing. PA does not do record expungements. PA does pardons but they are unofficially not willing to pardon any drug convicted felons. My heart sank when I heard that. ALL MY SACRIFICES AND HOPES SANK. Anger arose, but I'm also confused. I don't see a point in going to college no more. I don't see a point in trying to be a model citizen. Maybe I'm just angry. But I don't know
What's the point of a degree if you have a felony.
Anyways, what can I do?
Could I move to another state after I get a degree and use that degree there without having my felony in PA show up?
How bout Canada?
Anything would help..
I really am trying to do good...
And I really don't want to get back to the life I use to live,,,
But right now it's hard.. Im disapointed and angry.. at the system and myself!!
Any advice you could give would help... But Id like you to be honest. if there is nothing I can do, then tell me that.
Hi guys, My name is Erik, I am 22 and I live in Philadelphia,Pa. When I was 18 years old I was convicted of possesion with intent to deliver. that is a felony. I was then sentences to prison.
I served 6 months and I thought I repayed my debth to society. After I got out of jail, I had oppurtunites to go back to the life I had. But I chose not to. i wanted to do good. I wanted to make myself and my mom proud. I went to college(no financial aid due to felony, so I did 2 jobs at a time) and I am close to achieving my associates. I sacrificed so one day when I get my bachelors I could get my record expunged.
Well today, I called a few lawyers and all of them said the same thing. PA does not do record expungements. PA does pardons but they are unofficially not willing to pardon any drug convicted felons. My heart sank when I heard that. ALL MY SACRIFICES AND HOPES SANK. Anger arose, but I'm also confused. I don't see a point in going to college no more. I don't see a point in trying to be a model citizen. Maybe I'm just angry. But I don't know
What's the point of a degree if you have a felony.
Anyways, what can I do?
Could I move to another state after I get a degree and use that degree there without having my felony in PA show up?
How bout Canada?
Anything would help..
I really am trying to do good...
And I really don't want to get back to the life I use to live,,,
But right now it's hard.. Im disapointed and angry.. at the system and myself!!
Any advice you could give would help... But Id like you to be honest. if there is nothing I can do, then tell me that.