Does having a close friend or relative who is a criminal effect someone who is entering the field of crim. jus
83205
It sure won't help, but technically it should not affect you unless you are wantting to go hard core such as FBI, CIA, or politics.  The whole equal opportunity thing.
1095174
My mother used to work as a social worker in a maximum security prison, and she explained to me that it's because a person will be less conspicuous when approaching their victim if they are of the same race.
835502
i take it that you are a pothead ???? your use and possession of drugs do effect me my family and anyone else that may be out on the street with you while you are high...drugs are also a major part in crime which also effects the everyday innocent person!it will also effect the person that you will steal from when you have no other way to pay for your habit and yes it will happen deny it now but it will it always does!
799091
First off I think it depends on the seriousiness of the crime. If it is something like a robbery where no one was hurt then no they can go into a juvenile facility. I work in the state of California and we have CYA which is like prison for kiddies. It's not the same as going into Juvenile Hall or a somewhere like that. They get out of there and they are on parole. The thing with the law especially out here in a California and in most states it really depends on the circumstances of the crime. I met a minor who is 16 and is sentenced to doing 35 to life for a crime that he did commit but was at the scene of it. The sad part is that he can't do his time until he turns 18. So again based on the circumstances. I did an internship with probation and one of the things they look at for juveniles before the decide where they are going to go is the background, some of these kids come from a bad background with molestation, abuse, rape, all sorts of things and based on that information they have to chose what is best for the juvenile and where they might get the best help. It's easy to throw someone in jail/prison but it really doesn't do anything. And most people come out of jail/prison as better criminals. \n\nI have a degree in Criminal Justice and one thing we were constantly learning was what works and what doesn't work. Programs that are around today that are used to deter crime and a lot of them don't work. But again I say it is all under the circumstances, if it was a henious crime I would say yes, but if not they might be able to find help somewhere other than jail/prison. \n\nI don't want to include my name but I want to work with at risk juveniles, right now I'm a child care counselor at a residential facility for substance abusers.
669932
depends on how close you are to that associate.  If you think you will become friends in the future, then very important.  If not, then it shouldn't matter unless you're just curious.
344155
It sounds like you already know this answer, really.\n\nYour friend is subject to a search of his person, vehicle, place of residence, and property under his control.  The two areas that could trip you up are the place of residence and property under his control.  If the police can make the case that either of those two situations apply to your friend when he's at your house, yes...you could be in "danger" of being searched.\n\nI'll assume your friend isn't there long or often enough for anyone to conclude that it's his residence.  That leaves property under his control (and to a lesser degree, property he has access to).\n\nIf the police can show that your friend has access/control of your kitchen, for example, your kitchen is very likely subject to search.  If your friend has just walked in the front door to your house, and the police walk in behind him, your living room is fairly safe because your friend has not yet had an opportunity to develop any access or control.  \n\nBottom line: the longer he's in your house, and the more of your house he has access to, the more of your house might end up being searched.  And if he happens to have a key to your house in his pocket, an awful lot of your house is probably going to get searched.  If you *never* let him in your bedroom, and you can convince the cops of that, your bedroom should never be searched.  It will really all come down to what the cops can articulate later as to why they searched an area of your house based on your friend's probation.  It's a tough hurdle to jump, but it can be done...it's just not all that common in my experience.
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.
248005
The amount of disclosure varies from state to state... some states expect FBI fingerprint clearances, a child abuse history clearance and a criminal record check... my advice... contact a local teaching college and request information or look in to the clearance requirements for the state(s) you are interested in teaching in.  I don't believe that criminal mischief and disorderly conduct would be that damaging... as long as they weren't considered a felony.
910918
Hmmmmm....depends on if you have any connections with him!  Like: my hairdresser's 2nd cousin's neighbor is his maid!   I DUNNO!!!
701579
as long as you don't have a physical relationship with this person and you realize he is obligated by law to turn you in if you tell him of certain things that may be going on in your life. (abuse or something along those lines) you should be fine. keep it teacher and student. it is ok for him to be a mentor and a rock for you.
446237
If somebody wants to commit a crime, The punishment is a detterent to prevent such a move. I agree with you that there is no guarantee that after serving the required sentence, s/he will be a reformed person.Definitely, s/he feels isolated socially but we can,t let him go scot free otherwise more and more people feel inclined to indulge in such activities.
335418
Absolutely can a conviction be achieved without the victim present.  If he has a prior record there is a very slim chance he will be aquited, hire a good lawyer.  This might sound disheartening but keep hope.  I would start making plans to make life for my son better while behind bars for a while.  Write letters ALOT nothing is better than remembering there is a whole beautiful world outside of those walls.  Anything will do. Mail food, jokes, and news about the family.  Good luck and God Bless.
128973
In the course of their duties, police officers regularly encounter two main kinds of people- victims and law breakers. \n\nOnce someone becomes an officer, their friends and family begin to treat them a little differently, they become somewhat 'apart' from regular society, and tend ot hang out mostly with other officers and others who understand them.\n\nObviously, this does not affect every police officer, and not all to the same degree, but it does tend to create a slightly different kind of view of people than most of us have.
484638
Having a felony conviction on your record will no doubt make it harder to get many jobs - particularly in large companies with strict human resouces policies and procedures.  And you have almost no chance at jobs that require a license (like a lawyer) or bonding (like a banker).  But there are many other fields dominated by smaller companies that may never even ask the question and even if they do may not care as much after you've proven yourself somewhat by getting your degree.  Plus there are really good reasons for going to college - like making yourself a better person and able to live a fuller life - other than just having a good career.  And there's always the chance you'll fall in love at school, get married and stay home and raise the kids while your spouse goes out and makes the money!
25224
It is illegal for someone to not hire a person for previous criminal record...But what they usually do is give you some other excuse to try to not hire you...Next time tell your friend to be upfront with it first and they will know if they are going to get the job or not.
20670
It depends on the crime. If I saw a friend plant a bomb... yeah... for the most part no. I would talk to the friend first before doing anything else.
867757
i have read this to be true as well...and if you think about it it makes a lot of sense. Friends/acquianrances have more access to the victims...making it easier for them to gain their trust and prey on them.