Hogan, a Republican, announced his support for the bill Thursday.
The governor says a criminal record can be an insurmountable barrier to people seeking employment. Hogan says he believes in second chances. He also says the measure would contribute to the economic growth and development of the state.
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Oh....I know this is going to upset the peanut gallery. Let's go Leos! I can't wait to hear you on this.
I think this is good.
I think everyone with Just one type of ANY charge should be able to after like 15 years of crime free life and working and home and all else in order should be able to go in front of a non-bias group and request for their record to be blocked from view for job hunting and otherwise. If you are going to give a second chance then give it to all who deserves it and not just a select few for VOTES and everyone knows this is what it is about "VOTES"
I don't think persons with non-violent misdemeanor convictions should have to wait as long as three years, particularly if the goal of the law is to give them a better chance of finding employment.
NO NO NO!! This capability is necessary to help small employers verify potential employees and filter out the criminals.
Bring this to a vote and let the citizens of Maryland make this determination.
Omg! Bout time u showed smarts queensgirl
1:25 smell the coffee ..would u rather have x-offenders working and making a living or on welfare or in jail n we r supporting them::
1:26 YOU r right 100% bring it to vote and see if the public would rather x-offenders working or on welfare or back in jail after robbing ur house and we support them in jail
How about some practical examples of what offenses would qualify? And those that would not?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
NO NO NO!! This capability is necessary to help small employers verify potential employees and filter out the criminals.
March 20, 2015 at 1:25 PM
EVERYONE is a potential criminal. What is really criminal is other allowing peoples FEARS to decide on how others live their lives.
Repeat/multiple violent offenders is much more a concern for me than anyone who has a 'felony' conviction.
There are so many laws on the books that it is impossible for someone to NOT break some kind of law DAILY.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
How about some practical examples of what offenses would qualify? And those that would not?
March 20, 2015 at 6:22 PM
What difference would that make?
How about the NUMBER of offenses and how recent.
People make mistakes. Correct them and send them on their way. Don't hound them the rest of their lives.
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