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Explainer: Can I Get A Passport With A Felony?
If you have a felony conviction, you may have trouble getting a passport. And, even with a passport, you still might have trouble traveling.
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A NYC DA Charged An Addict With Felony For Stealing Cold Medicine
A New York City DA charged a known addict, Mr. Randolph, with a felony instead of a misdemeanor for stealing cold medicine. His history of offenses was used against him to raise his charge to a four-year felony instead of offering a misdemeanor and drug rehabilitation.
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What is the Felony Flow Chart?
The first step in the felony flow chart occurs before arrest. This is when a crime is committed or reported.
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How Do You Get Your Civil Rights Restored After a Felony Conviction?
When you get out of prison, you’ll want to make sure to have your rights restored after a felony conviction. How can you make that happen?
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I’ve Been in Your Shoes: “Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Felony?”
It is important to be truthful and hopeful when an employer asks about your criminal history. Here are some tips.
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What are Criminal Charges in an Indictment?
An indictment is an official document someone receives when they get accused of a crime. Indictments are usually reserved for felony-based charges.
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How Do You Restore Your Rights After You’ve Been to Prison?
If you get convicted of a felony, you may lose some of your rights. But after you leave prison, you may be able to restore some of those rights. Whether you can or not depends on a few things.
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Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That’s because felons can’t use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
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Can You Travel Abroad If You Have a Felony Conviction?
In most cases, ex-felons can travel abroad and get a passport after being released, but there are exceptions.
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Does Someone Convicted of a Felony Have Parental Rights?
In most cases, yes. A convicted felon will have parental rights. You cannot lose these rights simply because you went to prison. However, there are some situations in which you could lose your parental rights.
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