Certificate of Rehab & Pardon CA

[dobey1]

What is the name of your state? ( California )
I need some help.
I received a COR in California in 2014. My felony convictions are nonviolent drug related. I served time in state prison from the age of 18 till about age 26 (in and out, violations, etc). In 2004 I gave back my # and I haven’t had even a traffic ticket since.

I worked as a server, then a dispatcher & office manager and accountant & then decided to go back to school (I had dropped out of high school at age 15). I went on to earn Associate of Science degrees in : Physics, engineering, general physical sciences & Mathematics. I earned a full scholarship to UCLA & graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science decree in Astrophysics and a minor in Geology. I now work at UCLA in a Geochemistry lab as a lab assistant working on data analysis/data reduction, building new python script (code) for the data from samples we run through our mass spectrometers to study levels of clumped isotopes as a paleo thermometer.
I also am a Fellow at the center for diversity and leadership in science at UCLA. I do outreach, mentorship & planning for groups within CDLS (groups where we discuss issues of diversity, social justice & science).

I am describing all these details because I am feeling very fearful & losing hope in having a future as a scientist. I am starting a Data Analysis Masters program in 2020 but will continue my work at the lab. Unfortunately this position is not a “career” position but meant as a stepping stone to a masters, PhD or other career in science so I only have a limited time to keep working as a lab assistant.

I am fearful to even apply for jobs because of my background. I don’t know how to answer the question about felonies, when I moved I was shocked that the rental application now even has a section asking these questions this never used to be the case.

I don’t how to get my pardon application (which was automatically started as a result of receiving my Cert of Rehab) looked at or even on the radar of Gov. Newsom. I am afraid that without receiving a pardon I won’t be able to have a career or use my Education for good like I want to.

If anyone has any information or suggestions on how to move forward I would really appreciate it. The pardon would be the most helpful but at this point any good suggestions I would be grateful for.

I want to reach out to incarcerated people & kids who are growing up with obstacles already in their way but I’m not sure how to go about this.

I want to use the amazing privilege I have been given through education & pass it along to the next generation & anyone who is caught up in the horror that is the US “justice system.”

I still suffer anxiety, stress, fear & anger from the past I cannot even look at a cop without feeling all of these emotions and sometimes I have a hard time even leaving the house. I force myself to do it but I am hindered by these remnants of the past.

I see the horror that is the mass incarceration crisis in this country, the families being torn apart just because they are immigrants & have brown skin, the hatred being spread at the highest levels of the govt., now the killing of Latinos just for being Latino.

Unless you are a Native American or an African American (whose ancestors were brought to this country in chains by force & enslaved) you are an immigrant. We are a country of immigrants and that should be our pride.

I know this is a long post but I really wanted to express what I Believe in, who I am in a general sense and what I want to do in my life.

I want to make a difference in people’s lives who don’t usually get a chance to have a life in this society. I afraid I won’t be able to do this because of the past.

I hope someone who reads this has some suggestions for me.

Thank you & all my respect to all

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

You should contact a lawyer and see about a pardon and/or having your record expunged or sealed. You should also see a phycologist about your anxiety, stress, fear & anger and your inability to realize that you were the one that broke the law multiple times.

P.S.

Unless ...an African American (whose ancestors were brought to this country in chains by force & enslaved) you are an immigrant.

Technically they were immigrants as well.

 

[Zigner]

Depending on how far back you want to go, even "Native Americans" were likely immigrants, geographically speaking.

 

[quincy]

First, for informational purposes, here is a link to information on pardons, from the Office of Governor:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/pardons/
There is little to do but wait, after you have submitted your application for a pardon to the Governor. The Office will contact you when any action is taken.

One way to attract the positive attention of the Governor is to volunteer at organizations near and dear to both his heart and yours. Volunteer work is a good way to get your message out to others.

Congratulations on the large steps you have taken to turn around your life. Many employers will notice these efforts and react positively rather than negatively.

Good luck.

 

[dobey1]

You should contact a lawyer and see about a pardon and/or having your record expunged or sealed. You should also see a phycologist about your anxiety, stress, fear & anger and

First, for informational purposes, here is a link to information on pardons, from the Office of Governor:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/pardons/
There is little to do but wait, after you have submitted your application for a pardon to the Governor. The Office will contact you when any action is taken.

One way to attract the positive attention of the Governor is to volunteer at organizations near and dear to both his heart and yours. Volunteer work is a good way to get your message out to others.

Congratulations on the large steps you have taken to turn around your life. Many employers will notice these efforts and react positively rather than negatively.

Good luck.

your inability to realize that you were the one that broke the law multiple times.

P.S.

Technically they were immigrants as well.

First, for informational purposes, here is a link to information on pardons, from the Office of Governor:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/pardons/
There is little to do but wait, after you have submitted your application for a pardon to the Governor. The Office will contact you when any action is taken.

One way to attract the positive attention of the Governor is to volunteer at organizations near and dear to both his heart and yours. Volunteer work is a good way to get your message out to others.

Congratulations on the large steps you have taken to turn around your life. Many employers will notice these efforts and react positively rather than negatively.

Good luck.

Thank you for your thoughtful post I truly appreciate it. It it painful to hear the other reply’s but I will ignore that. I have taken responsibility for my mistakes and paid a heavy price. I will keep working with the Outreach programs and take your advice on pushing forward.

I hope to help others that are struggling with these issues and it’s good to know there are people who see that there are many people who made mistakes in life (we all do.. we are all human) but we should not throw people away for life.

Thank you again for your thoughtful post & good suggestions and well wishes. I will keep working hard at it.

All my respect

 

[quincy]

Thank you for your thoughtful post I truly appreciate it. It it painful to hear the other reply’s but I will ignore that. I have taken responsibility for my mistakes and paid a heavy price. I will keep working with the Outreach programs and take your advice on pushing forward.

I hope to help others that are struggling with these issues and it’s good to know there are people who see that there are many people who made mistakes in life (we all do.. we are all human) but we should not throw people away for life.

Thank you again for your thoughtful post & good suggestions and well wishes. I will keep working hard at it.

All my respect

Thank you for the thanks, dobey1.

Good luck.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

It it painful to hear the other reply’s but I will ignore that. I have taken responsibility for my mistakes and paid a heavy price.

Clearly, you haven't if you have that sort of disdain for police officers. In any state other than California I would have said that alone would hurt your chances for any sort of pardon.

 

[quincy]

Clearly, you haven't if you have that sort of disdain for police officers. In any state other than California I would have said that alone would hurt your chances for any sort of pardon.

I think dobey1's views are shaped by his own experiences but these views of the criminal justice system are shared by many.

The laws are not always applied equally and fairly across the board. Who you are and what you look like still plays a role in how you are treated by law enforcement and prosecutors and courts.

 

[dobey1]

You should contact a lawyer and see about a pardon and/or having your record expunged or sealed. You should also see a phycologist about your anxiety, stress, fear & anger and your inability to realize that you were the one that broke the law multiple times.

P.S.

Technically they were immigrants as well.

Clearly, you haven't if you have that sort of disdain for police officers. In any state other than California I would have said that alone would hurt your chances for any sort of pardon.

I think dobey1's views are shaped by his own experiences but these views of the criminal justice system are shared by many.

The laws are not always applied equally and fairly across the board. Who you are and what you look like still plays a role in how you are treated by law enforcement and prosecutors and courts.

Thank you for your reply. It is the truth. I appreciate your thoughtful words.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

I think dobey1's views are shaped by his own experiences but these views of the criminal justice system are shared by many.

The laws are not always applied equally and fairly across the board. Who you are and what you look like still plays a role in how you are treated by law enforcement and prosecutors and courts.

I'm sure they are but in many states to even have a chance at what dobey1 wants would require that he accept that he is and was responsible for his actions.

 

[quincy]

Here is a link that gives information published in May on the pardons granted by Governor Newsom. You can click on an additional link on the page to see the pardons granted on a daily basis:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2019/05/13/executive-clemency/
I wish you good luck with the pardon, dobey1.

 

[dobey1]

Here is a link that gives information published in May on the pardons granted by Governor Newsom. You can click on an additional link on the page to see the pardons granted on a daily basis:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2019/05/13/executive-clemency/
I wish you good luck with the pardon, dobey1.

Thank you Quincy. Very much appreciated. I will keep working at it. Have a wonderful day. Your time & kindness means a lot.

 

[quincy]

Thank you Quincy. Very much appreciated. I will keep working at it. Have a wonderful day. Your time & kindness means a lot.

You're welcome. I appreciate the thanks and the kind words.

 

[dobey1]

I'm sure they are but in many states to even have a chance at what dobey1 wants would require that he accept that he is and was responsible for his actions.

I have taken full responsibility for my actions in court, in life & beyond. I have been congratulated by the District Attorney and the judge for doing so, when I received my Cert. Of Rehab. I will continue to work hard to do good in life and support others. I will fight against injustice for others. I wish you all the best and I hope one day you could open your mind and heart to see and feel the things I have seen done to others & myself so you could understand. I want to make up for my mistakes I am being open and honest and I will continue to be fully responsible for all my actions in life. Have a wonderful day and take care.
All my best

 

[Zigner]

I will be the first to admit that I am very much in the camp of "You made your bed, now lie in it", but your situation is an exception to that in my mind. It sounds as if you have made great strides and accomplished many things. Yours sounds like the perfect case for a pardon. I wish you well.