In 2018, Jesus E. was arrested for possession of a gun. He got first time probation, which would enable the case to be expunged if he successfully completed probation. However, while on probation, he was arrested for another gun case in 2019. He and I reviewed the evidence, and were convinced the state could not prove him guilty of the new charge. Meanwhile, two things happened. Jesus decided he needed to change his life. He got a job and steadily worked his way up to become a manager at a restaurant. Meanwhile, coronavirus happened, postponing a trial on the case. In October, 2021, when we finally had a hearing, Jesus had been steadily working and not had a single incident or arrest in over two years. The state chose to proceed on the violation of probation, which required a lower standard of proof. The Judge found that Jesus had violated probation and took him into custody. However, his family and his manager rallied, wrote letters and came to court. His manager testified that he was a honest, dependable and loyal employee. His family was there to show they loved and cared for him. The Judge gave him credit for time served, said he could still expunge his record and found him not guilty of the new charge of possession of a gun. Jesus was so happy, so was I and so were all his family members. Jesus walked out of jail that day and returned to his family, his girlfriend and his job.
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