Is a felony really that bad???

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One of my boys back home just got busted with X. He's all stressed out about having a felony record because he makes good grades in college, and can be an asset to any company. Since I've never been faced with such a problem, I would like to know if any of you may have some insight I could give him. He's really worried about this job thing.

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[blistex00]

What degree of felony was it? As long as he hasn't been in any serious trouble before he will probably get deferred ajudication. So the felony won't go on his record if he completes everything of his probation and doesn't get in any trouble. I've known lots of people (including myself) that have been busted for a felony and come out alright. As long as he stays out of trouble while on proby. This will definately cost him some $$$ though.

 

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Actually, he said they were going to adjuticate him guilty because he's not a hometown boy. I think that's a pretty fucked up situation.

 

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Do you know if you can get deferred adjutication on a 1st degree possesion with intent?

 

[blistex00]

He should be alright if the felony doesn't go on his record. I know it wouldn't be good if it goes on his record though. Have to check yes to felony on job application, can't do a job that requires any kind of license, and you can't have guns. That's what would kill me because I love to hunt. Im sure there are more things you can't do with a felony.

 

[blistex00]

What state?

 

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blistex, I'm about to send you a pm.

 

[TxLonghorn]

Well, with a felony, you cannot legally own a gun. Ever.

You cannot vote. Ever.

Your entry/exit from this country may be hard to do. I do not know if they let felons possess passports. So, he may only be able to go to Mexico and Canada.

 

[KAYNE]

YES....IT IS THAT BAD.

IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO GET IT EXPUNGED IF HIS RECORD IS OTHERWISE CLEAN. HAVE HIM LOOK INTO IT.

 

[WODIN]

he be fucked.