I am a responsible adult who broke the law when I was younger and now I have 1 felony - 2nd Degree Possession of a Forged Instrument. I recently earned my Associates Degree in Business and am trying to see what my employment options are. I would greatly appreciate any input on the limitations of Felons.\n\nThank you,\n\nMandy
203436
depends on the court order accompanying the felony conviction.  Some felons can hold fiduciary jobs during the time of their probation, etc. Everyone's different.
490723
It depends on what their sentence is.  That is up to the courts.  \nFor instance... i was put on probation for felony prescription fraud for 3 years with deferred adjudicaton.  However, after doing 1.5 years i petitioned the courts to grant early release based on my performance.  I was really serious (and still am) about leading the clean life and steering clear of trouble now, and my comm officer knew that.  \n\nUnfortunately, regardless of whether my sentence was deferred i still have to check "yes" in that little box that asks "have you ever been arrested?" on an employment form.  \n\nIt's a hard lesson learned that will follow me for the rest of my life.\n\nThe way i understand it is, i will have to wait another 5 years to have the "arrest" not show up anymore... if i am lucky... and that is a big if.\n\nMoral of the story... stay away from drugs.
427536
I know, isn't that just a dumb fu**** up policy? I mean, what about people who commit serious violent crimes, like rape and murder? They could be convicted, do some time, go on parole, get rehabbed, and get money to get a college degree... Seriously, the application doesn't even ask.\n\nAnyway, if the information you have presented is accurate and you are as sincere as you sound, I definitely encourage you to keep asking people about this (although I realize you may not want to reveal this to people) to get more info and to build support and also advocate for yourself via all the avenues available to you and then some. Good luck!
144963
All felony records will be on his background report forever.   Actually on his NCIC report all arrests and all convictions show up.\n\nNext I am surprised he can work as a bartender, in most areas they are not allowed to be a convicted felon.\n\nHe will have trouble getting work in many areas, but can find alot of jobs.  Construction,  store clerks and so on.\n\nThe longer it has been since he had the conviction the better his chance also.\n\nAnd if he keeps a clean record for 4 to 8 years, he can petition the court to espounge his conviction.\nBut he will need to show how he has improved his life.\n\nbut honestly excpet for a few fields that require bonding, there are excons working everywhere.
497145
You can always become an alcohol and drug counselor. Where it gets tricky when you want to work with kids. I have a BS degree and I am a Felon and did 20 months in prison in Oklahoma. That is our industry - prisons. It's hard, it's very hard. It's a shame you can not get into Police work. You can get state jobs, and not much else. it's a wonder, why this wonderful judicial system we have - we get out of jail, probation or parole and turn around and have to depend on the state for help, because we can't find a job that pays enough to raise our children. Everyone puts you down, when you are already down. So, I hope the best for you and take care of that little girl. I have one too, but she just turned sixteen. She is really learning a lot about our system. And she thinks it's unfair and it is. Yes, for all of you self righteous people out there - no I shouldn't have broken the law - dah...........and because we broke the law, everyone shouts you lost your rights. All I want is to be able to support my child like everyone else. But, you see you aren't like everyone. You and I got arrested, shame, shame, but you know. we are the people who can help other people before they make the mistakes that we did. I was in for Forgery. But, I can go and finish my Masters and become a counselor and for  those of you that say, you have no rights!    You broke the law! guess what I may counsel you someday... see ya soon!
559526
I read a report this morning about people with felony convictions not being able to get jobs no matter what the felony or how long ago.  Since you were never convicted of anything, maybe it won't go badly for you.  At least you were upfront about the problem with the company you are hoping to work for and hopefully they'll take that into consideration.  Good luck!
439863
It boils down to this: They have to accept your application by law. Whether they hire you or not is entirely up to them. Some states have weird bartender laws but I see no reason for a felony to hold ya up there. I'm a convicted felon,been to prison twice and have never had a problem gaining employment.Honesty is the best policy.You'll be respected for it! And if they don't hire you don't give up,ya didn't wanna work there anyhow. :)
397578
Yes, but it will have to depend on the crime and the time frame, for example a dui would be a 2nd degree MM, and second DUI in 5 years will bump it up to a 1st degree MM, and  a third will make it a 3rd degree felony.        Check your local statutes book, boring reading, but you will find your answer.
354779
I think a felony record is permanent.  I don't know about all employers,  but I work for the state of Arkansas and I think that if the incident happened at least 10 years,  you are considered for employment.    Sometimes one can get his record sealed so that it won't show up when a back ground is checked.  This is about all I know,  so I wish you good luck in what ever you do.  Sincerely,    David
347910
Its a Felony... Some states vary
274618
Laws are different from state to state but expunging your record is a good idea.  But in many (most?) states just expunding it doesn't necessarily take the charge/arrest of your record.  It gives you the right to say to employers that you do not have the mis/felony but sometimes it will show up on backgournd checks but it will show that it was expunged.  But it still shows "what" was expunged.  It's complicated so you may want to talk to a lawyer and ask what kind of background checks your employer does.
345467
if there was no court date and she paid the fine, that means she either signed a paper admitting guilt or accepted a plea of guilt. It would seem that as a juvenile, it would disappear from an adult record, however I think your driving record is public record. Those things come back to haunt you, I am speaking from experience. There are laws to get certain offences "exponged" from your record. The laws vary from state to state. My particular crime is not expongable for ten years in Indiana, for example. It has cost me more then one good job. It seems unfair -if you paid for your crime and have not repeated the same mistakes, you should be able to move on with your life. Especially if many years have gone by. However big brother is watching. I signed a release of information at one job and they checked not only my criminal history but my credit, education, job, and personal history. Since 2005, when they passed The Patriot Act, eight out of ten employers do an extensive background check. it is supposed to cover their asp in case they hire someone who comes in one day and shoots up the place. I can see if it were a violent crime or a crime against a child, but for the most part we all made mistakes when we were young. some of us just got caught. We are just as hire able as the guy that hasn't learned his lesson yet, and a hell of alot less likely to make another mistake
595254
Everybody makes mistakes and some pay for it by going to prison.  It makes me sick to think that the private sector will not make the effort necessary to try hard to match a job to someone who has  been in prison.  It would appear that this will follow you unless you are one of the lucky ones and find a decent company out there that can assist you.  Right now, there are thousands of people with poor credit records that cannot even get a job because they are deemed irresponsible, etc. and this simply is not the case.  Most had a run of bad luck financially and they too, like you, will continue to pay the price.  But please don't try to ask the government for help as they can't even help themselves right now.  You should be gaged on your work knowledge and talents and also what the offense was that you served time for and in that event, work towards finding an employer that can accept it.  I personally would like to start a program myself to help individuals like yourself, if deserving, and I am sure you are.  Good luck as you may have a family to support and want to go on with your life.
516084
Well, you won't get a job offer in law enforcement, but there are endless possibilities out there. I know you can't work in a public school with a felony conviction, ( I am a teacher ) however I would not quit college just because of it. Many employers simply won't care if you committed robbery at age 18. You were barely a legal adult. If you are qualified for the job you are after and you can explain what happened openly and honestly, I think many employers would hire you. Tim Allen, the actor, has a felony cocaine conviction. It didn't stop him. And, a felony committed at 18 shouldn't stop you. Stay in school.
40167
There are different 'statues of limitations' on different criminal offenses.  After a specified period, no charges can be filed against you.  You need to know what class charge it would be (misdemeanor, felony, etc.) and check the statue of limitations for that offense in your state.
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Its not that hard once you know how to go about it.  The problem with this knowledge is that if you have it and the government can prove that you have that knowledge it is considered a felony.  Also if you are cought with the stuff you can be charged with intent to kill for every leathal dose of the drug you have.  So for a few grams of the stuff you can be put in jail for the rest of your life.
372081
I do not know what kind of felony that you were convicted.\ndangerjobs.com pays well.They hire felons.It will be hard\nfor you with this on your record.Somehow you need to find\nhelp from organizations that work with people in your\nsituation.Learn to be a professional gambler...poker, if that\ndoes'nt work.Follow the laws.You will be\npulled over alot and tested.Good luck.