If people are sentanced for jail time, should they still pay for the crime for the rest

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Teddy O

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of their life? I was convicted of a felony when I was 18 yrs old. I was still a child. I had no money for an attorney, I had no family around for help, no one to turn to. I was very scared and threated by very educated district court members that I would spend alot more time in Prison if I didn't plea-bargain with them. Now that I think about it 10 yrs later... I could have fought them and won. But, after spending 9 months in county jail awaiting trial date, then offered this deal for freedom (with life long restrictions) all I wanted was to get out of that god awfull place. Now I carry a scar that mind-has-well be tatoo'd on my face. This was is no way a sexual crime of any sort, nor was it agianst a woman or a child. It was a matter of self defense where the perp. lost and was seen as a victim in the eyes of the law. There was bodily harm but it was not substantial. Now after reading this, do you think I should be punished for the rest of my life??? Should I never be able to become a doctor?? should I never be able to take a bar exam and become a lawyer?? Should all of my weapons rights be stricken from me forever?? should I never be able to hunt??? Not even with a bow?? Get serious!!! Someone like me is not worthy enuf to be considered as a citizen of where he/she was born because of a mistake as a child.. People change as they grow, I have not had anything but a no seat belt traffic ticket since then.. I work every day and enjoy my parent hood. Am I a still a peasant compared to someone who has an immaculant record?
 
There are two types of people. There are those who have lived a law-abiding life and have not been convicted of crimes, and there are those who have been convicted of crimes.

You are of the convicted variety. Pleading your case now is a little late. Perhaps, going forward, you'll make better choices.

-Stuart
 
First of all you weren't a 'child' you were an adult.

Secondly, you can't honestly expect society to forget what you did. Some things just can't be undone.

However, with that in mind you need to keep doing what you're doing. Keep your nose clean and prove you're different.
 
18 is an adult, not a child. The punishment that you will endure the rest of your life is also a deterrent to others so that they will think twice about committing a crime. Life is hard.
 
18 is an adult, not a child. The punishment that you will endure the rest of your life is also a deterrent to others so that they will think twice about committing a crime. Life is hard.
 
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