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It means he will always have this felony on his record. It means he will need to disclose this on job applications, credit apps, etc.. Its not a good thing.. Sorry for him and you..

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Colleen,i like reading your post's because you really try to give people a good and honest answer and you do your reseach,it is very hard being a convicted felon,but what i say is (it is what it is)or (whats done is done).What i would tell the grandson is don't give up,i would'nt want him to think all is lost,if he does think all is lost he may just go on committing crimes.What i would say is stop what you are doing and do the best you can to be a productive person,time will heal some things just be good and move on.And i would ask Andrew "What is a REAL job"?I've had REAL jobs for 30 years...

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What Rights Do Convicted Felons Lose?

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By Chris Blank, eHow Contributor

Convicted felons face a number of difficulties in attempting to reintegrate themselves into society. The difficulty in finding work is well documented. Convicted felons may also find it difficult to find accommodations or to participate in many areas of life that most Americans take for granted. Many individuals and groups consider this circumstance to be part of the just punishment for those who break the law, even if such punishment persists well after the convicted felons have completed their sentences.


The Right to Vote
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Most states prohibit individuals who are incarcerated from voting while they are serving their terms, or even while they are on parole. However, upon completing their sentences or parole, many convicted felons discover that it will be difficult or impossible to restore their voting rights. Some states allow convicted felons to vote only after a waiting period, while others require a pardon or similar action by the governor or state legislature. Other states bar convicted felons from voting permanently. (See Resources.)

Convicted felons are sometimes misled to believe they do not have the right to vote. In other cases, repressive means are used to discourage convicted felons and other "undesirables" from voting. Many conservative groups and public officials have openly stated their opposition to allowing convicted felons to vote. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Marty Connors was quoted as stating "As frank as I can be," he said, "We're opposed to [restoring voting rights] because felons don't tend to vote Republican."

The Right to Hold Public Office
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There is no provision in the Constitution that prohibits convicted felons from seeking and holding national level public office. However, each house of Congress is allowed to take a vote to expel any member deemed unfit or unqualified to serve. This provision is often used to remove senators and representatives whose involvement in unsavory or illegal activities has been exposed, as well as those members who have actually been convicted of felonies. State laws vary, but many states bar convicted felons (and even some individuals convicted of misdemeanors) from seeking or holding elective office. Officials convicted of felonies while in office may be removed under the same laws.

The Right to Bear Arms
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Firearms dealers are required to run background checks before finalizing any transaction to determine the eligibility of the customer to purchase a firearm. Besides mental incompetence, a criminal record is held to be a bar against purchasing a firearm. Before 1998, there was a five-day waiting period before a firearm purchase could be completed, to allow for background checks. However, that system had a number of loopholes that allowed felons to purchase guns without undergoing a background check. The system has since been replaced with an electronic system designed to conduct an immediate background check. (See Resources.)

The Right to Travel Abroad
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Contrary to what many people believe, convicted felons are not barred from obtaining a passport in the United States. A passport is intended to be a document that establishes a person's identity and status as a citizen of the country which issued the passport. However, convicted felons often face severe restrictions in traveling abroad because many countries impose visa requirements on individuals with criminal records. Unlike a passport, a visa is seen as a privilege, and the issuing country has the right to refuse entry to any person seen as a threat or as unsuitable, including convicted felons.

Expert Insight
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A convicted felon may regain many, if not all, of the rights he has lost if he receives an official pardon from a governor or other official in a position to issue pardons. As stated, voting rights and the right to serve in public office vary according to the state where the convicted felon resides. However, simply moving to a different state will not automatically restore the rights a convicted felon has lost. The Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution requires states to respect (and in many instances uphold) the laws of other states. The best advice is to consult with an attorney to resolve any questions concerning such circumstances.


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The offence your grandson has done hopefully will be a one off,we all make mistakes, lets hope he has learned a lesson in life and will move on and put this behind him.Surely if the crime he commited was minor this should not go against him in the future.

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Every parents nightmare. Some people were born to not to be able to make good decisions. Some people are just plain trash. Some people are not scared about breaking laws. Tell him if he ends up in prison nobody will care about him what so ever. Maybe that will change his behavior. Good luck to you.

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A high paying job inside the OBAMA administration.

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it means he will always have his name on the black list. sorry for that. but it's a true fact. society will not trust him much more.

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Very hard to get a real job

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Who is this guy? What a terrible name to call one's self. It is a very lazy term with a defeatist attitude.


Your sister,
Ginger,
Adreamer2


Work1ders

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