California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
Jay Jordan was with some friends 20 years ago in Stockton when they tried to rob someone on the street. Jordan said no one was hurt and no items were stolen, but Jordan got an eight-year prison sentence.
"They're locked out of the economy. And they're not committing crimes, they're just living in poverty and they stay there because they feel like they belong there," Jordan said. "This gives them a sense of belonging to become full American citizens again." "These things are very violent things even though they are not listed as serious and violent in the penal code," Grove said.
Groups that opposed the bill include the 75,000-member Peace Officers Research Association of California, which argued California already offers more limited ways for lower level ex-felons to clear their records.
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