can a convicted felone get a job?
597089
yes.. but nothing in the corporate world.. maybe a janitor job or something like that..
640291
Yes.  I supervise a number of felons who have CDL's.  However, certain sex offenders are restricted.
568577
YOU CANT EXPUNGE CONVICTIONS.  Anyone who told you otherwise is mistaken.  Also you cannot get any bonded employment with a theft conviction. your employer will tell you that you falsified your job application when you didn't put this down.  grounds for dismissal and no unemployment.
172240
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.
536475
You should certainly check that out; I understand that many ex-convicts have obtained law degrees and made careers in the legal field, as lawyers, private investigators, parole officers, sometimes even as cops.  Restrictions vary by state.  Your felony conviction will remain on your record (as you know) but it is not necessarily an impediment.  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.
554637
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?
102626
If you haven't been convicted, you don't have a crime.\n\nI've known convicted felons who have served as probation officers after they've served their sentences and been released and accumulated a good record of community involvement and service. Parole officer, I'm sure, has much stricter guidelines.\n\nThis is such a state-by-state, county-by-county position that no one answer can be definitive. I would recommend talking to a local judge for his view on this, and possibly his sponsorship toward these positions.
925003
You might want to think twice about working for them...\n\nhttp://www.sptimes.com/2004/05/21/Hernando/County_balks_at_crimi.shtml
941309
It wiil show up.Just look for jobs that only ask if you have been convicted in the last 5 or 7 years.That way you can say no.Also,you can just put down that you'll discuss it in the interview,then ask for one.I had the same problem,but it can be worked around.Besides,I wouldn't want to work anywhere the wouldn't excuse past mistakes.What is important is what you are doing now,and how the experience can be used to benefit others.It doesn't have to be a negetive.Look for jobs that your experience can be used to your advantage.I became an Addictions Counselor.Now I make $70 per hour,per person,and I don't do  groups smaller than 20 people.That's $1400 an hour,three times a week,and insurance pays it.Not bad for a convicted felon,huh?So use this to your advantage,it can be done.Don't give up,and good luck to you.
683929
How can you be an ex-felon.  Either you are or you never were.  No, you can't. It is usually a bonded position in most states. You, having been convicted, have forfeited a certain number of your rights for life.  I don't even think an expungement clears it up either.
13215
Im sorry I dont have any help for you. However, I am 26 years old and three years ago I was in a vehicle when similar circumstances occurred. Also resulted in a felony conviction. I have a bachelors degree in economics and have just applied to law schools. I know its very discouraging. I dont expect to get into any schools, but I am trying everything under the sun. If I do get into law school, I am going to make it a huge priority to help people trying to get into the workforce to be successful.
451448
Federal law allows persons convicted of felonies in a federal United States district court to apply to have their record expunged after a certain period of time with a clean record. However, the U.S. Congress has refused to fund the federal agency mandated with handling the applications of convicted felons to have their record expunged. This means that, in practice, federal felons cannot have their records expunged. \n\nYou may also check with your local State laws.\n\nGood Luck!!!
300193
You could be eligible for some types of Federal aid, depending on your situation (where you are and what you were convicted of)...\n\nAre you currently incarcerated?  If so, you are not eligible for Federal loans, but you are eligible for a Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and, in some cases, a Pell Grant. (Your eligibility for Pell depends on the type of institution in which you are incarcerated.  People in federal and state penal institutions aren’t eligible for Pell grants, but students in local penal institutions are eligible.)\n\nThe law imposes additional restrictions on drug offenses.  If you were convicted of possession of illegal drugs, you are not eligible for federal aid until AT LEAST one year since your conviction:\n\nIf you were convicted for possession, and it was your first offense, you are eligible to federal aid one year from the date of your conviction.  If you were convicted for selling (and it was your first offense), you must wait 2 years from your conviction date.... If you have more than one offense for selling or more than 2 offenses for possession, you can only regain eligibililty for federal student aid funds after you complete a certain type of rehab program.\n\nFederal aid aside, it is possible that there are scholarships out there for people looking to start anew -- perhaps some specific your circumstances.  Try searching www.fastweb.com for organizations that help people looking to give people a second chance. I'm sure there are some out there.\n\nBest of luck.
220365
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.
1055220
Yes, that is not a job that has any restrictions on felonies/misdemenor or anything of the sort. However, your employer might not like it if you are a sex offender or drug lord, right? Thats up to your employer.
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.