Motion Restoration of Civil Rights and Motion to Seal Criminal Record by Harrescia Hopkins — USA v. Hopkins (Dkt. 71, N.D. Ga.)

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A pro se Motion for Restoration of Civil Rights and Sealing of Criminal Record by Harrescia Hopkins in United States v. Hopkins, No. 1:22-cr-00284-SEG-CMS, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, stamped in the clerk's office FEB 02 2026, and filed as Document 71. It asks the court to restore the right to carry and firearm rights and to seal or restrict the criminal record. The motion states that the sentence has been completed and that the defendant has obtained a Commercial Driver's License, become a certified train operator and maintained lawful employment. Its prayer asks the court to restore all eligible civil rights and order the sealing or restriction of the record.

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FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE 
U.S.D.C. -Atlanta 
IN THE US COURT OF NORTHERN DISTRICT 
FEB O 2 2026 
UNITED STATES 
KEVWi
WEIMER, Clerk 
By· 
eputyClerk 
V. 
HARRESCIA HOPKINS 
Case No.: 1 :22-cr-00284-SEG-CMS 
MOTION FOR RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND 
SEALING OF CRIMINAL RECORD 
COMES NOW the Defendant, [Your Full Legal Name], respectfully requesting this Honorable 
Court to grant relief in the form of: 
1. Restoration of the right to carry/firearm rights, and 
2. Sealing or restriction of the Defendant's criminal record, 
and in support thereof shows the Court the following: 
STATEMENT OF FACTS 
1. The Defendant was convicted/sentenced in the above-styled case and has successfully 
completed all terms of the sentence, including incarceration, probation, fines, fees, and 
any court-ordered programs. 
2. The Defendant was a first-time offender at the time of sentencing and has had no 
tiuosequem cnmInaI convIct1ons since compIeting the sentence. 
3. The Defendant accepts full responsibility for past actions and has demonstrated 9enuine 
rehabilitation by making significant, verifiable life changes. 
Case 1:22-cr-00284-SEG-CMS     Document 71     Filed 02/02/26     Page 1 of 3

EVIDENCE OF REHABILITATION 
4. Since completion of sentencing, the Defendant has: 
o 
Obtained a Commercial Driver's License (COL), 
o 
Become a certified train operator, 
o 
Maintained lawful employment and professional certifications, 
o 
Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, discipline, and public safety. 
5. The Defendant has learned from past mistakes and has lived as a law-abiding, 
productive citizen, contributing positively to the community. 
ARGUMENT FOR RELIEF 
6. The purpose of criminal sentencing is rehabilitation, accountability, and public safety. 
The Defendant has fulfilled all three objectives. 
7. Continued denial of civil rights-including the right to carry and an unsealed criminal 
record-creates undue hardship, limits employment opportunities, and prevents the 
Defendant from fully reintegrating into society. 
8. Restoration of rights would: 
o 
Allow the Defendant to return to a meaningful career path, 
o 
Support the Defendant's long-standing goal of working toward reform and 
positive change within the justice system, 
o 
Serve the interests of justice by recognizing successful rehabilitation. 
9. Granting this Motion would not endanger public safety and would be consistent with the 
principles of fairness, second chances, and reintegration. 
Case 1:22-cr-00284-SEG-CMS     Document 71     Filed 02/02/26     Page 2 of 3

PRAYER FOR RELIEF 
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court: 
A. Restore all eligible civil rights, including the right to carry/firearm rights, 
B. Order the sealing or restriction of the Defendant's criminal record, 
C. Grant any further relief the Court deems just and proper. 
Respectfully submitted this 2 day of February , 2026. 
Harrescia Hopkins 
Pro Se 
Address: 1509 Conley Way, Conley Ga, 30288 
Phone: 470-929-5549 
Email: Harresciahopkins@yahoo.com 
Case 1:22-cr-00284-SEG-CMS     Document 71     Filed 02/02/26     Page 3 of 3

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