EverettGriz said:
PlayerRep said:
EverettGriz said:
mcg said:
Suppose someone is convicted of one of the offenses in the policy. Further suppose they complete whatever sentence that is handed down. Wouldn't it be true that at that point they've 'paid their debt to society' and should be able to get a scholarship and play college sports? If I'm reading the policy correctly they would be banned forever, seems not right to me.
There are a number of professional industries in which people are statutorily barred if they have a felony conviction (or plead no contest), even if they "have done their time".
It's really pretty f--king simple, people: Don't assault anyone, especially women.
Excluding financial services, what are some of them? Just curious.
Well, Law for one, right? I think you'd be disbarred in nearly every state for a felony or misdemeanor conviction involving corruption or moral turpitude.
In most districts, a felony conviction would prohibit someone from securing a teaching position. Same with Psychology, family counseling, etc.
While not based on statutes, some religious organizations prohibit anyone with a criminal background from serving in any leadership positions.
There are many crimes that don't involve corruption or moral turpitude. That is a very limited category. Not true with teaching, I don't believe.
Again, let's hear about all of the "professional industries" in which a felony "statutorily bars" someone.
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think. And besides, here's proof.
Can a Felon Become a Lawyer?
The short answer is yes! A convicted felon can become licensed to practice law, though not in all states. As of 2015, only three states and one territory outright ban convicted felons from ever becoming lawyers: Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, and the Northern Mariana Islands. This information was taken from pages 16-17 of the National Conference of Bar Examiner's Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements 2015.
It's probably quite safe to say that we've all made mistakes in our lives and have done things we regret. Though not all of us are convicted felons, a good many in the population have at least some form of criminal record. The point is this: you are not as alone as you think.
You Too Can Be a Lawyer -- Someday
If you've been convicted with a felony conviction, don't dismiss becoming an attorney. In fact, the overwhelming majority of jurisdictions in the United States have a rather forgiving attitude when it comes to criminal backgrounds.
If you have no intention of ever changing your criminal path, then becoming an attorney is not a serious goal for you. But if you really want to remain on the right side of the law going forward, you're already halfway there. Some jurisdictions require a certain passage of time, while others also require a demonstration of redemption. But there's one thing that you must always be wary of -- looking like a liar."
Jeez, you guys just make up crap. Do you not know how to even Google?