If you`ve been convicted of a felony on drug charges what can u go to school for?
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For a lot of money, because a drug conviction precludes financial aid.\n\nI know a convicted felon who works as a paralegal and makes a very good living.  He has an associates degree, in Criminal Justice, and works for a lawyer in a small rural town.  The lawyer directed his training after school, and as it is in small towns they handle everything from adoptions to felonies.  Good Luck!\n\nIf you need a State license, i.e. RN, MD, CPA you cannot have a felony conviction, but I think there are provisions for appealing those regulations in some states.  Check it out!
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If his felon is drug related than he cannot get a federal loan. \nThis question cannot be left blank.\n\nAnswer No to this question if:\n\n    *\n      You have never had a conviction for possessing or selling illegal drugs\n    *\n      The conviction was not a state or federal offense\n    *\n      The conviction occurred before you were 18 years of age and you were not tried as an adult\n    *\n      The conviction was removed from your record\nIf he answers yes to this question, he cannot proceed with the Fafsa and if he lies they will find out and lying to federal goverment. Felon status will eliminate him from a lot of jobs, too. Does he have his high school diploma or GED?\n"Falling Through the Cracks: Loss of State-Based Financial Aid\n\nFalling Through the Cracks: Loss of State-Based Financial Aid Eligibility for Students Affected by the Federal Higher Education Act Drug Provision\nSource: Coalition for Higher Education Act Reform (CHEAR)\n"The drug provision of the Higher Education Act expressly denies federal aid to persons convicted of state or federal drug offenses for specified periods of time.4 However, the law offers no prescribed method by which states should determine eligibility for state financial aid. This has led to inconsistency and confusion among state financial aid offices, leaving many qualified applicants without the resources they need to go to college, and many financial aid officers believing, incorrectly, that they must deny aid to students who have been convicted of drug offenses simply because the federal government has done so. This report details the findings of research conducted on how the 50 states and the District of Columbia determine eligibility for state-based financial aid for persons who have reported having drug convictions on Question 31 of the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). The report also makes recommendations for how states can clarify the situation so that students losing federal aid because of drug convictions can still receive state aid."
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I believe it's not even worth trying that until after seven years.  Then you you haven't had any police contact what so ever on record, then with a good attorney you could argue that the felony is keeping you from moving on getting a better job and so forth.  If your attorney can prove that you have changed and the felony is holding you back then maybe a judge would listen.
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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.
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Depends...if its a drug felony, and you complete the sentence, then have proof of treatment for it(a letter from your shrink or something) then you ARE eligible. Violent felonies or grand theft may be different.
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you should check with your local college or university and find out more about "Criminal Justice"
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Sign yourself into a drug program ASAP.  The first thing you have to do is get real and get healthy so get help.  The court may see that you have taken the first step and rethink the jail time for as long as you are in treatment.
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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!
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No drugs No drinking No weapons No other Felons No Other crimes (some exceptions apply to traffic violations -- but no DUI or other serious traffic convictions) No yelling at your PO (LOL) and Random drug testing. Good Luck
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It depends on what the felony was.  If it was a violent crime (murder, rape, assault), it may be difficult finding a job regardless.  If it was drug-related or a negligence crime (i.e., involuntary manslaughter), it shouldn't be as difficult\n\nGood luck to you.
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be honest about your past and don't go for jobs where a felony will not help you  like anything to do with money or kids  the felony will hurt you  you cant fix a felony its a permanent mark on your record
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Adjudication is formal resolution of a matter.  If your case was deferred, it will be adjudicated later.  At that time, the charges may be dropped, i.e., you complied with the terms of the deferral, or the charges may be reinstated, in which case you might eventually be convicted of the felony.  \n\nHowever, unless and until you do receive a conviction, you have no legal obligation to disclose such on an employment application.  Requiring you to disclose your having been arrested or charged prior to being convicted would run contrary to our country's "innocent until proven guilty" doctrine.\n\nOne caveat:  If you are hired and are convicted at a later date, you may or may not have an obligation to tell your employer of the conviction.  This would be the case if laws exist that preclude a convicted felon from holding the position you seek.  For example, in many states a convicted felon may not practice pharmacy.
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Not usually. I live in Florida and I have gotten a D.U.I. and I did not get jail time, but I got a lot of community service, lots of classes, 1 year of probation, and lots of money. IT WAS HELL, and i will never drink and drive AGAIN. I learned my lesson. Hopefully after it's all finished you'll never do it again either. Good luck.
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In most states in order to erase a felony conviction:\n\nAfter staying out of trouble for five years you can apply for a pardon. Get your lawyer to ask that you be sentenced under the first-offenders act. Under the first-offenders act you can ask the parole board for a chance to clear your record and have the document sealed.
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If you have a felony conviction you automatically lose your medical license in most states. You also cannot apply for a medical license with a felony conviction on your record.\n\nIn many states, the nature of the misdemeanor will determine whether you can get a medical license. For example, if you have a misdemeanor conviction for illegal trafficking of prescription drugs you probably won't be able to get a license. On the other hand, a misdemeanor conviction for smoking in a public place probably wouldn't cause a problem.\n\nMedical licensing boards vary from state to state, so if you have a specific circumstance, you should probably contact the licensing board in your home state.
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I'm certain it's the same as California's - 3 felony convictions and you get the mandatory life sentence(usually 20 years) you're considered a "career criminal" with little chance for rehabilitation. - Try Cal. State Law - and see if there's mention of Ariz.
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Absolutely.  They do not do  criminla back ground check for law school.  My godfather got a DUI and spent two years in prison for drugs.  He got out, cleaned up his act, ended up at Georgetown and make a killing as a lawyer now.  You will have to work a little harder to overcome this but it is not the end of the world!  Good luck in you quest.  Wish you the best!