Back around 1995 I caught my first & (hopefully last) felony. Being ignorant of the laws I retained counsel and was told to use the "First Offender's Act". Bad move...I was arrested for theft by taking of an auto & criminal damage to property. I subsequently was revoked three times on my probation. The Judge who sentenced me retired as Chief Judge of the Sup. Court. His replacement, told me in court I didn't 'look' like the criminal type, but I am hitting you with the felony. Had I known back then I would not have even bothered. It's my understanding that VERY few probationers make it through without revocation. I have not caught any felony cases since then, have stopped using alcohol and I take medication for Bipolar I. About the time I caught my felony case was when my life took a dive, having no idea what Bipolar even was. After around 15 years and numerous Doctor's later, I feel very good these days. All that being said, my question would be is there any advocacy to the Courts for an amendment possibly for non-violent offenders to have a 2nd chance? Is there any chance for one to have records expunged should they maintained an upstanding lifestyle with perhaps written statements from peers and community leaders? Lastly, it was a County Psychiatrist who suspected my illness and asked me to have a blood test run for evaluation of serotonin levels etc. In short, not asking for a handout, but if it was a factor during the commission of the crime....would any consideration for expungement be possible?
Thanks for your time,
Monti Ciski
Cobb County Ga.
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