convicted felon, yes or no on application?
957280
As a hiring manager, I want to know about that conviction, exactly why it happened, and why it won't happen again.  Truthfully, a dishonesty offense is about the hardest kind for a company to forgive -- if there is an equal candidate with no convictions, that person will get hired first.  No crime gets expunged automatically -- you have to apply to the court to have it sealed or expunged.
207221
I think you screwed yourself.\n\nYou can file a post-conviction appeal if you have the grounds for one (such as incorrect application of the law during sentencing) but I wouldn't hold out much hope for your winning it.
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.
561982
I am a convicted felon. I think you should first learn to write a question that makes sense. "do they supposed to do" WTF go to school or go back to a life of crime.
366332
I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.
176725
accused or convicted?..if you are found not guilty then there's no reason to be denied
1098350
Sometimes it depends on the felony that you were convicted on.  But for the communications field I believe you are fine.  You might also consider filing a motion with the court to have the felony sealed/removed from your record.  If you have been law abiding since the conviction, consider this option.
605187
A felon can get any job he or she is qualified for as long as you disclose the fact that you are a felon on your application.  You have to be upfront about it. Hiding it will get your application tossed in the trash.  State reasons why you would be an asset to that company.  Remember to state how you are not that person anymore, and you have been rehabilitated and won't be getting into any more trouble - and then stick to it! \n\nIt is against the law to not hire someone based solely on the fact that they are a felon, but of course it happens anyway. If you get the interview after they read on your app that you are a felon, you have a fair employer and a good shot at the job.  Be honest though so as not to waste your time with a potential employer who would not hire you.  If you get the interview and you're qualified for the job and present yourself in a professional manner you have just as much chance at any job as anyone. \n\ngood luck
1105866
Maryland asks its applicants if they have ever had a felony conviction. It does not state that you are automatically disqualified, however. \n\nYou should contact the state appraisal board, appraiser@dllr.state.md.us , and direct your question to the board.\n\nIn some states, the nature of the felony may disqualify you. For example, an embezzler may not qualify, but a drug dealer may qualify.
110946
of course it would affect your case..it can give you a good chance not to be convicted, right? unles it's a typographical error ;), kidding aside...such concern is critical and having a wrong last name on paperwork is a big matter to consider!
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!!!
439359
There's no way anyone here can give you a reliable answer based on the question you've asked.  To come up with a meaningful answer, people need to know why the person is on probation, how they have done on probation, what the person's past criminal history has been, what the nine felony counts are, the strength of the prosecution's case and the strength of any possible defenses, and probably a whole lot more.\n\nI'm not especially encouraged, however, just by the fact that this person is already on probation and they've gone off and committed more crimes.  Prison seems likely, but there's no way you're going to get anything more than plain old speculation based on the question you've asked.
117113
It's not that jobs require background checks, it's just that they will do them for there own protection. I am a convicted felon and am still trying to work through it, we have all made mistakes, some bigger then others.\n\nHere is what you can do, do not fill out applications, bypass the application process (assuming that you will have to check yes in the box at the bottom, you know what I mean)by sending in resumes instead. When you get a call back from the resume you sent in setup an interview. In the interview process the will have you sign a consent of background check, at this time say "there is something you have a right to know, x months/years ago I was convicted of x at the time I was x, since then I have learned from my mistakes etc...."\n\nDepending on when you were released and your family status, you may be eligible for a few programs state and federally funded, go to your local unemployment office and inform them that you have x conviction and you need help getting a job, hopefully they will redirect you to a program that assists reformed offenders to get a job.
192620
if you qualify for first offender status, and you meet the requirements, have done your probation, etc. then no, an employer can not see your record. when the employer goes to the local police dept. and obtains a copy of your criminal history what you were arrested for that you got first offender will not show up; you can answer no on the application ' have you been convicted of a felony' it will not be on the criminal history they get from the police dept. it does not "count against you" as you asked,if you are NEVER arrested again (that means anywhere in the country-your history goes anywhere that's why it's called NCIC[National]. But if you are arrested again, anytime after the first arrest, the police dept. (officer-detective), magistrate judge, DA's office can see your criminal history and  your arrest for first offender will show up for them. law enforcement (and the criminal court) are under a different standard than employers. you cannot get a job in law enforcement or a government job including the military. so being honest and telling your prospective employer about your arrest defeats the purpose of the first offender status-you only have to deal with your conscience
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?
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.
30959
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.