2006-10-01 05:16:34 · 16 answers · asked by James A 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I dont see why not? If you are from Texas you can become President after being convicted of a felony!
2006-10-01 05:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what the felony conviction was for, there's a 99.99% chance that the person will not be admitted to the bar due to the ethics regulations regarding convicted felons. However, mitigating circumstances are taken into account and the results are usually indefinite suspensions rather than disbarment. These would apply anywhere, including Texas as the bottom poster illustrated.
There was a case in MD when an attorney was disbarred for not disclosing a past Federal conviction for theft when he applied to the bar. I'll locate the case and post it here for reference. Found it
http://www.courts.state.md.us/opinions/coa/2000/18a99ag.pdf
http://googleout.courts.state.md.us/search?q=bar+counsel+%2B+conviction&restrict=BothAppellateCourts&site=mdjudiciary&output=xml_no_dtd&client=mdjudiciary&proxystylesheet=mdjudiciary
2006-10-01 12:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, according to the Texas Bar Association. However, there are certian qualifications that must be met first.
Here is a direct quote from the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas:
"Rule IV: Good Moral Character and Fitness Requirement...
(a) No one shall be eligible for admission to the Texas Bar or for certification as a Foreign Legal Consultant until the investigation of such person’s moral character and fitness has been completed, and it has been determined by the Board that such individual possesses good moral character and fitness...."
Section D deals specifically with felonies:
"(d) The following provisions shall govern the determination of present good moral character and fitness of a Declarant or an Applicant who has been convicted of a felony in Texas or placed on probation for a felony with or without an adjudication of guilt in Texas, or who has been convicted or placed on probation with or without an adjudication of guilt in another jurisdiction for a crime which would be a felony in Texas. A Declarant or Applicant may be found lacking in present good moral character and fitness under this rule based on the underlying facts of a felony conviction or deferred adjudication, as well as based on the conviction or probation through deferred adjudication itself.
(1) The record of conviction or order of deferred adjudication is conclusive evidence of guilt.
(2) An individual guilty of a felony under this rule is conclusively deemed not to have present good moral character and fitness and shall not be permitted to file a Declaration of Intention to Study Law or an Application for a period of five years after the completion of the sentence and/or period of probation.
(3) Upon a credible showing that a felony conviction or felony probation, either with or without an adjudication of guilt, has been reversed on review by an appellate court, or that an executive pardon has been granted, the Declarant or Applicant shall be permitted to file a Declaration of Intention to Study Law or an Application."
Hope that helped you!
-Saffyre
2006-10-01 21:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by the_vampiress_saffyre 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Texas, but in most states it is in fact possible to become an attorney, but there is a very rigorous process, where they review the crime committed, how long ago it was, and whether you have rehabilitated yourself. The burden in on the applicant to show that it won't happen again, and that the applicant's character has changed.
2006-10-01 12:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by y_nevin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No..once you are convicted of a felony, you cannot become an attorney..you can't even vote!!
2006-10-01 12:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Tha stunna chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone with a felony record can become a lawyer in any state
2006-10-01 12:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by schoolot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about TX law.
But Bill Clinton lost his lawyers license in Arkansas because of being corrupt and crooked.
And destroying lives of the elderly in his White Water money laundering scheme.
2006-10-01 12:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure.... but come on... think about it...
Would He BE that good of an atty.... if He couldn't even get Himself out of a conviction???
...then again.... guess He'd have some of what it takes.... if He was.... and is now defending....
2006-10-01 12:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Uwanna Kissimmi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, i believe you can, a "sidewalk" attorney, seriously, check out the local bar association or any local law school administration.
2006-10-01 12:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by palermo151 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-10-01 13:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by 75160 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋