how does my husband find a good job with a felony record?
343273
Some companies automatically diqualify someone if they have any kind of mark on their background check. But not all of them do. Your husband should be upfront about his felony on his application and during the interview process. He should explain that this is in the past and that he has changed (hopefully that is true). He may also want to write a letter and attach it to the application explaining the situation. If he has had a clear history of crime since the felony, the company may realize that his mistake was a one time thing and give him a chance. \n\nI work in HR and have hired people with a felony background who have fully explained the situation to me. If I had just received the background check results w/o the explanation, I would not have hired them.
156846
Call the employer and try to clear the issue up by confessing. \nHonesty really is the best policy, really!  I have been in exactly the same spot and being honest and up-front got me thru and I got the job(s).  If I didn't get the job being honest or not would not have mattered cause the emplyers rules were THE rules. Any crime recorded on the national data base called the NCIC which includes misdemenor of felony will be there forever, unless expundged and even then I would run a record check on myself. also there are FBI fingerprint records which  if checked  can have the reason for being finger printed-like arrest.  I have been fingerprinted many time for security checks involved with my work.  The difference F vs M in your friends case was due to the states statues on how much money was involved, not how much was lost, assuming she made restitution.  A suggestion would be to consult with an attorney in the state of residence to see how that states' system works.
943574
That depends.  You can petition the court for an expungment of the felony.  If that is your only offense, and you have had a productive 15 years, I would say, go for it.  It is basically the same thing as a dismissal.  On job apps they always ask, 'have you ever had a felony conviction...blah blah'.  It is always followed by the clause, 'If you have had an expungment or records sealed.....(something like this) you do not need to list it'.  They also say 'any marijuana conviction beyond two years'  no need to list....      HAH...\nGo figure.....\nIt is worth a shot.\n\nCriminal Justice Class
396156
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!!
756328
A felony conviction will automatically get you fired if you are working for the state or the federal government and are arrested and convicted.  I would say, No they are not going to hire you with the conviction.  \n\nContact the Criminal Justice Department, they will ask for $35 $40 dollars and do a "Live Scan" on you.  This will give you a record of the Felony and any other charges, misdemeanors you might have on your record.  They all can be expunged.  \n\nThen you will have to go to the Court where Convicted and get the paper work you need to file with the court and the numbers you need for those papers.  Conviction number etc.  Some code number.  Date of conviction etc.   Everything on those papers has to be filled out right.  IT IS NOT HARD and they will help you.  When you file the papers it is another $60.  It could be different where you are.  You don't need an Attorney to do this.  I think there is a number off the Live Scan paper you might need, I'm not sure.  Just keep the papers all together.  \n\nThis will not remove it from your record but it will allow you to plead not guilty on the felony you were convicted of. You don't have to go back into court for it.  They usually do it without you present.  When you are asked by an employer about it you have to admit to the felony but then you can say it was dismissed.  It looks better and allows Federal, State and County Employment to consider you for hire.  \n  \nhttp://removeit.org/?OVRAW=expunge%20criminal%20record&OVKEY=expunge%20criminal%20record&OVMTC=standard\n\nI'm not liking that site very much but it says they can handle any State.  The site I used let me down load the paper work I needed to file with the court but I deleted it from my favorites.  Sorry.  Good luck.   Oh, I don't think you should fill out the job application and not tell the truth on it.  If they find out they can fire you.  Besides you don't want to be refused the job because of your felony conviction.  Better to get your record cleaned up.
532410
forget those idiots.  I have a felony and I can't get a job, cant vote, and finding a place to live is almost impossible.  (I have felony for smuggling in tabacco in a penial institution)  they concider tabacco a narcotic. Anyways you can file for an expungement.  Which means you can clean ur record after 3 or five years after you serve ur time, whether it is corrections or probation.
1074521
It depends on what the felony was.  If it was a violent crime (murder, rape, assault), it may be difficult finding a job regardless.  If it was drug-related or a negligence crime (i.e., involuntary manslaughter), it shouldn't be as difficult\n\nGood luck to you.
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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.
48968
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.
856348
You cannot be a police officer with a felony conviction. However, you can still pursue a career in the field of criminal justice. A strong possibility is a career in alcohol and drug counseling. Many ex-felony offenders have become excellent counselors in the criminal justice system. Also, some state criminal justice divisions (e.g., Texas Department of Criminal Justice) will allow an ex-felon to become a state parole officer, once 15 years has elapsed with no further criminality. It is not impossible to work in the criminal justice system with a felony conviction, but certain avenues are closed, most especially law enforcement. Good Luck and don't give up! I am pleased you had a good PO, many of us do try.
168977
I've never heard of an homeowner's insurance carrier asking about felony convictions.  Shop around for coverage like you would for any type of insurance and don't volunteer the information, but be truthful if the question appears on any application form.  Being deceitful on an application form could result in a denial of coverage.
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Convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing a firearm under both federal and many state laws.  That would tend to sink your ship right there, as law enforcement officers usually are armed.\n\nI'd agree with the other poster so far in that I can't imagine a law enforcement agency hiring a felon.  The felony conviction is something that would almost certainly have to be disclosed to the defense, and the credibility of the officer would effectively be shot.\n\nAs for being a lawyer: who knows?  Those guys get away with some of the most outrageous stuff I've ever seen (the DA in my county has been convicted of tax evasion and was sentenced to some period of time in jail...but he's still the DA and the liberal folks in this county seem to love him).  Go figure.\n\nGood luck with your quest...I hope you can find something that will make you happy and serve society well.\n\n1/29/06: Expungement is certainly something worth checking into, but don't let yourself be fooled into thinking you won't have to disclose your conviction to a law enforcement agency during the background process.  Laws probably vary by state, but I'd bet you have to disclose even an expunged conviction to a law enforcement agency you're applying to.
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Depending on what you did you might be Shit out of Luck, Bub. \n\nYou should have considered that before Fucking up. \n\nNow, you might have to consider another line of work.  \n\nFor example, if you got busted taking drugs and you're a Drug Rep, no ones going to want to hire you. \n\nChange professions or keep applying. If it's a felony you have to tell them. \n\nI mean if you're a Theif, Good luck b/c No one is gonna wanna hire you. You'll definately have to settle in that case. \n\nI say try to play it light. Don't go into too many details or that'll be the only thing they think about during and after your interview, ya know? Keep it light, don't freak out, have a good excuse, and change the subject pretty fast.  Just talk up your good qualities. \n\nHave fun!
985909
ground him and ell him eventully yu will get caught and it will beus that will get in troyble and you will have a criminal record.\n\ngood luck and\nhope i could help.\n\npinky
1100322
Of course you can get a job if you have a felony record in Florida, but not with the government. You can not get a job with the government in any state with a felony record. If a workplace does any business with the government they can not hire you or the government will not take their bid for the job. Now when a politician commits a crime they usually just give him a liter charge.
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Wal-Mart does a lot of unfair employment practices, but that is another battle all together.  Technically, yes, they can do that, because they can use the excuse that they do not someone with a criminal record to hold the position he currently holds.  Some places can demand an absolutely immaculate record.\n\nNow as for you and your kids, do you make enough to be able to support them on your own?  If not, the court will likely order your husband to pay child support should you decide to divorce and are granted custody.  It's a pain to go to court, but you gotta do what you gotta do.  Men need to understand that hitting a woman is NEVER ok.  EVER.\n\nIt's likely that if he is found guilty, he will be deemed an unfit parent and you will be automatically granted custody of your children.  Then, depending on your income, he will likely be made to pay child support, and if he does lose his job, the court has programs and methods to help him find a new one.\n\nIf you are low-income (just your income), most cities have free or cheap healthcare for low-income families and individuals.  For example, I live in New Mexico and University of New Mexico Hospital offers free healthcare with only small copays for doctors visits and small charges for prescriptions to people who make less than $20,000 per year.  Spousal support and child support do not usually need to be included in that.\n\nSpeaking of spousal support, you may be entitled to that, or "alimony" as well.  If you have been married more than 7 years (in most states) and you had the reasonable expectation that your husband would be the family's primary financial provider for the rest of your life, he may have to pay not only to support the children, but to support you too.  This is a little trickier to get than child support, so you might want to speak with a good, experienced lawyer.\n\nWell, I hope that all helps!
1018622
Crimes you commit stay on your public record.  However, there is a way to have a felony expunged.  See an attorney.  It'll be expensive.