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monmouth

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1. A friend of mine, prior to stopping drinking, had a series of DUIs. Went to jail, paid all fines,

Reply to HelenaHandbasket (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2012, 06:41 PM

Jul 2012

completed all programs, etc. This happened over ten years ago, still cannot get a job in her field because of the background check. Third degree felon I believe. After the required time she then applied to then Gov. Bush for reinstatement on her voting rights and he granted it. Very active in AA but it still follows her around. Very discouraging. Changing the laws on background checks would go a long way IMO... Great post BTW and welcome to DU...

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Grad School Student Needs Input on Inmates/Ex-Offenders and their Civil Liberties [View all] HelenaHandbasket Jul 2012 OP

A friend of mine, prior to stopping drinking, had a series of DUIs. Went to jail, paid all fines, monmouth Jul 2012 #1

Thanks for Responding, Monmouth HelenaHandbasket Jul 2012 #4

Let's see here: No;yes;yes;yes;yes arcane1 Jul 2012 #2

Read That Already But Thanks HelenaHandbasket Jul 2012 #3