Felons may use expungement to get jobs
Hi,
I am seeking help! I am currently a Private Investigator and have been for two years. I was a corrections officer for ten years, and I have my associates degree in criminal justice. However, I ran into a problem and I am being charged with embezzlement and I am going to be a convicted of a felony. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get probation but don't know yet. I am subject to re-certification to be a private investigator and I know they are going to see this felony in my record now. I need help trying to find a new job, however as you can see my life has revolved around law enforcement what or where can I find a job?
K
Felons may use expungement to get jobs
Hello K,
You may not get convicted. If you are, you may have a professional career even with a felony. Because you have practical experience, you may consider teaching criminal justice at a community college or a private business or career school. They are all over because the criminal justice field is growing. Just watch daytime TV and you'll see what I mean.
There is the chance that you will be convicted. Then your options will change. There is a chance that your conviction will impact your ability to be re-certified. If that is the case, you may look into having your conviction sealed or even expunged. Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs require a little legal assistance and expungement may be an option. The statutes regarding expungement or sealing of records vary from state to state so you should seek legal advice. Since expungement is a legal procedure, I would not encourage you to try it by yourself. This is better done by a qualified legal professional that has knowledge of how they are done. I suggest you get some advice from you local legal aid office. You may be eligible for no-cost or low-cost legal assistance.
I hope this helps