About 90 percent of felons are back in prison within a year of release. It is a cycle, one that is created by government and judiciaries.

Only 5 percent actually make it off of parole.

7 years after parole release, if you have gotten into no trouble whatsoever, you may return to the same court and judge that sentenced you in the first place and request that he expunge your record, restoring some of your rights but most of all, allowing you to apply for and actually be considered for jobs.