By the time I finish school, I will have a 2 year old felony conviction for conspiracy on my record.?

Question

I have never been in trouble before and the conviction stems from something I did 5 years ago. Since that time, I have worked in accounting and finance, even obtaining my broker's license. I am in school pursuing a degree in Accountancy, but I need to know if I need to change my major because of this. If so, what other career avenues can I pursue with this type of felony on my record? I dont want a job....I want a career, and I dont believe I should be punished for the rest of my life for one mistake. Can someone please give me some advice on career options? I need to make a decision soon, because i am pretty sure I am going to have to change my major. I thought about becoming a court stenographer, but I dont know if that is viable either. Nursing is practically out, I wanted to be a radiology tech. Please give me some good advice on which way to turn

Answer 1

I think you should look into how getting a pardon works - how many years have to have passed since the conviction, and how to get one. If it is still too soon to get a pardon, use this time to get as well educated as possible in preparation for whatever career you desire. All is not lost. :-)

Answer 2

You need to get your record expunged. Since it was a first-time and only conviction you should get the advice of a lawyer. It depends on the laws in your location and should not be difficult to have your record expunged. You can then decide after the felony is expunged on what you can do regarding your career without fear of an employer finding out. With background checks these days, it might be best to admit the truth rather than lie about your past. Don't be afraid if you get turned down for some jobs - just keep trying. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 3

the crime that you committed will be on your record for 7 years after you are off paper, the reason i say this is because i am in the same boat. my mistake was in 1987,and 1993 but the troubles that you getr into when you are younger will follow you for the rest of your life unless you can go to the state resp, and get they to take it off your record, it will cause some money, but i have a nurses aide lincense and can,t get hired in the feild because of my pass record, never mind that it was almost 18 yrs, ago they still hold you at fault for mistakes you made at a young age, never mind that you have changed your life and are doing wonderful and want a second chance to show that you are a changed person, the system stinks, but you can go on with life and find something esle, i,m buying a home, own 3 cars work 3 jobs, and starting up two business, so if that what you are doing don,t pay off don,t give up keep your head up high and try something different, but never give up...

Answer 4

Sometimes a long drawn out career in only one field is like a punishment in itself.Sorry for your past mistakes,but you will probably be just fine.The opportunities are there,you may just need to go for it,with your schooling and possibly all your real life experiences in law,could land you towards that field.Find a mentor.

Answer 5

You can petition a judge to reduce your felony to a misdemeanor, even five years after the fact. If you've had five good, trouble-free years, and it is holding you back from becoming an even more productive member if society, they might just go for it. Talk to an attorney!!!

Answer 6

A felony will follow you forever. If you want to work as an accountant, go to private companies, as opposed to public ones. Private companies are much more lax on who they hire, but they are more difficult to get into.

Answer 7

Felony's stay on your background checks for 5-7 years, stay where your at now until you know its cleared and then persue your "dream" job. Good Luck!