can you get a career in the medical field if you have a felony?
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No you can't, at least not in most states.  It's illegal to employ a felon in the health field
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It depends, There is one felony that wont get you in, its conviction of domestic assault/abuse. Theres a law that says if you ever been convicted of that crime you cant own weopons period, This would exempt you from using military firearms.\n\nIm prior service and was dablling with the idea of getting back in, my recruiter at that time stated in some cases even if you have been to prison you can still get in, even for robbery and certain amounts of drug possession. it just depends on the crime, \n\nBefore you all start calling me a liar, this is exactly what an army recruiter in Texas told me. This is also before 9/11. The standards are lower now because they cant keep people in the army even today.\n\nI would go to the recruiters office and just straight up tell them what the crime was. They have a book and will look up the offense for you right there and then. It might require a waiver. If its only a couple of waivers they might work with you, if its too many waivers they wont wast their time, these waivers have to pass through their chain of command, if theres a chance someone in the  COC will  deny it they wont even look at you. Best of luck.\n\nOh yes if you do get in,,chances are you'll have a crummy job if you cant get a security clearance, you wont be able to get a job working with high tech.
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You can always get into some law school. Now, the felony may be a barrier when seeking to licensure in the state of choice. Law schools want you to disclose this felony information prior to entering any law program, to afford you the opportunity and notification that the felony may be a barrier. \n\nBelow is a link to a law school that would accept you, as they do not have the strict guidelines for getting into law school. This school has a special admission policy and is one of the best law schools in the nation. Good luck!
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I know you can't get a nursing license with felonies...but i'm not sure about misdemeanors
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Absolutely it can.  Many places now ask on applications whether or not you've been convicted of a felony.  There are laws against discrimination, but companies can find lots of excuses of why they didn't hire you.\n\nThat said, not all companies discrimate and you can still find a fabulous job.  I would be open and upfront about my past if the company asked about it on the application because if they hire you and find out later that you lied on the application, it could cost you your job.
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If you have a felony or even most misdemeanors you cannont become registered for anything in medical, law, teaching, basically all the good paying jobs out there. My fiancee' is having trouble even finding warehouse jobs, and that's bottom of the line stuff. So good luck.
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Yes, you can.  Having a criminal record is not going to keep you from taking the bar exam.  \n\nGood luck, and I wish you the best!
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In michigan you can if you have a clean record after the felony. Maybe in jesus land its the same
164448
no, in most cases you will then become a fugitive, or escapee, this constitutes a felony.  you can be charged with felony escape along with your original misdomeanor charge.
685108
It is certainly legal.  This does not depend on the good nature or honesty of the person, namely being upfront about it.  If policy states that no one with a felony may be employed, then when the felony happens, at that moment the person may no longer be employed, period.
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Yes.  But be sure you are not interested in any position that involves security clearance.  If you get married to a felon, it could limit your ability to move up the ranks since it might affect your ability to get approval to do some military tasks.
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Most life insurance applications do ask whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony within the past 7-10 years.  So it'll probably be difficult for your husband to obtain life insurance.  However, there is one option:  a number of insurers issue a type of policy know as a "modified benefit life" policy.  There are typically two or perhaps three questions on the application related to health (usually about HIV infection; hospitalization for any reason in the last 3 months; etc.).  Typically, the felony question isn't on this application.\n\nThere is a down side to this type of policy:  if your husband dies within the first two years, the only benefit payable is a return of premium (unless he dies from an accident).  The other negative factor is that these policies carry a built-in high rating, in anticipation that sick individuals will purchase this type of policy; so it's not going to be cheap.  Also, the face amount of these policies is not high; usually $10k or less.  \n\nI recommend you speak with an insurance broker (just look in your phone book for a name) and have him or her sit down with you so you can discuss your needs and limitations.  Hopefully, he or she will be able to recommend a plan of action.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Anyone who has been convicted of a felony who wants to work in any capacity for any insurance or fiduciary related business, must obtain approval from the state insurance commissioner of the state in which you want to work.\n\nAs your crime is NOT money related, it shouldn't be a hard thing to get.
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Well, anything is possible but I cannot predict the chances of success.  Your are dealing with two separate issues.  The first issue is whether you can become an attorney with a felony conviction.  It really depends on the type of conviction.  Most state bar organizations do moral character screening and people who have been convicted of "crimes of moral turpitude" will get a hard look.  It's not an automatic disqualifier in most jurisdictions.\n\nI know of one attorney in California who lost his license to practice law because of a nasty cocaine habit.  He got cleaned up and has been reinstated.\n\nThe second question whether you can get HIRED as defense attorney.  Your ocnviction is public record and could show up in a background search.  The decision to hire is up to the employer, whether it be the public defender's office or a private criminal defense law firm.
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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.
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Depends on your work background and experience. Also if you have any thing on your public record, arrests, drug convictions, or any thing related, it is possible that you will have trouble getting a job of that caliber. \n Good Luck!!
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If you were convicted of a VIOLENT crime, then No.  But if you are on parole for a NON Violent crime, then maybe.  You just need to go to a recruiter and ask.