Is a DUI in Massachusetts a Felony Conviction?
410242
should depend on how manyyou already have
309863
If you were in fact charged with a felony and convicted, You cannot legally purchase or have in your possession any firearm, you also lose your right to vote if you're a convicted felon. The above answer is incorrect.
1084611
well you mite be good if the dui was more then 3 years ago and depending on the felony you should be able to get a job . but it wont be with a good company it will be more like Swift, Arrow , Schneider, J.B. Hunt , Werner. Do you have any experience and if so how many years ?
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All felonies are judged by degrees.\n\nFor instance: a Class F felony.\n\nHow old were you when you were convicted of this crime?
250175
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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According to 1800duilaws.com, you may expect one or more of the following penalties for a 1st offense DUI in Missouri:\n\nJAIL: Up to a maximum of six (6) months imprisonment. \n\nFINE: Up to $500.00. Court costs may also be between $10.00 and $100.00. \n\nPROBATION: The general terms of probation are no drinking, do not break the law, go to SATOP, etc. Probation usually lasts 1 to 2 years. A conviction with probation is commonly referred to as a "Suspended Execution of Sentence" or SES. \n\nSUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES: A criminal conviction of a first time DUI results in a 30-day suspension of driving privileges followed by a 60-day restriction to driving only to and from work, in the course of employment, or to alcohol treatment. There are no hardships or exemptions available. This suspension goes on the person's driving record. The court may also require that a person be restricted to driving a motor vehicle which has an ignition interlock device while on probation. The device costs $50.00-100.00 to install and $50.00-$75.00 per month to maintain. A conviction will result in 8 points being assessed against the driver's license.
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Absolutely a paralegal can have a felony record.  Lawyers are held to higher standards.  Before being admitted to practice, a lawyer's history must be reviewed by an ethics board.  It is not unheard of to admit lawyers to practice when they have a felony record.  It really all depends on on the type of felony.  If the felony has to do with stealing money or something similar like a breach of fiduciary duty, the lawyer has a slim-to-nill chance of being admitted to practice.
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In my state, you can look up your circuit clerk website for the county you live in.  There is information on there listing traffic violations, which would include DUIs.
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There is a difference between an arrest and a conviction.  Depending on the severity of the the offense, (if it constitutes a felony charge,) they may have the grounds to deny your admission especially if there are more or similarly qualified individuals who do not have felony convictions.  More likely it would just < your chances.\nInsurance costs a lot these days and I'm not sure that colleges look favorably on things that might increase their liability.  Suppose you get into another alcohol-related incident while you're on campus, and someone gets hurt?  Why should the college risk it?  You already demonstrated\n\n1.  You may have a problem with alcohol.\n2.  You were irresponsible enough to get behind the wheel of a car, which under the wrong circumstances can become a deadly weapon,\n3.  And your intoxication was severe enough to be noticed by the police.
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Simply passing the Bar Exam, does NOT mean that you are admitted to practice in the state.  Each state has their own requirments for being admitted to practice.  Most of them have a "moral character" component.  When the state's bar association reviews applications for admission to practice they look at the person's life as a whole (based on information provided by the applicant as well as on their background report).  Several states specifically deny admission to practice based upon a felony conviction (Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri are three of them).  If you are considering law school and you have a felony conviction, please review your own state's bar/practice requirements.
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No, just having an accident, even if it is your fault, is not a crime. It is a civil tort. That means you may or may not be held responsible for your actions in a civil court.\n\nIf you were drinking, then it could be a felony.\n\nIf you were breaking another law (like fleeing from the police) when the accident  happened, then it could be a felony.
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You can obtain the legal degree, but as a convicted felon, you would not be able to be a member of the American Bar Association(ABA), and most states tend to follow the ABA direction in rules matters.\n  Additonally, it would be extremely difficult to get an ABA accredited Law school to accept you with a felony conviction.  Perhaps it is possible to have the felony expunged from your record.  \n\nSpeak to a licensed attorney to explore the possible avenues.
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In most states in order to erase a felony conviction:\n\nAfter staying out of trouble for five years you can apply for a pardon. Get your lawyer to ask that you be sentenced under the first-offenders act. Under the first-offenders act you can ask the parole board for a chance to clear your record and have the document sealed.
611800
Which felony drug charge?
670145
depends on the crimes. misdemeanor or felony. even though the "system" says misdemeanors are dropped after a time period, they still stay on record. my DUI in the 70's is still on record. felonys are like diamonds, they are forever and now a-days almost anyone can access that info.
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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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Bud - In every state I know of, adult felony convictions remain a permanent part of your records.  Misdemeanor charges can be expunged after a number of years in some states for some charges.  But, if its a felony, its there for good.  GBY