I was 17 when i was convicted of Possesion of class D with intent to dist, and possesion of class B with intent to distribute, Im 18 now and i have been clean from drugs since i was put on probation, i was charged and convicted as an adult. But i want to know if i could be a cop later on. I want to go to school for criminal justice and dont want to waste money i earned from working my balls off. But if i can be a cop its not a waste of money. If it helps out class D was weed and My class B charge was Ecstacy. Everyone makes mistakes.
2007-03-29 03:21:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anthony D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No. People with felonies cannot be police officers
2007-03-29 03:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I hope you don't live in Texas. Because if so, think of another career because being a cop would be a NO! As far as your concern, I don't think you can be a cop with a felony under your belt. The courts are putting teenagers on trial as adults now. So I'm thinking maybe you need to investigate that situation a little more. Just do the research on the web. I'm sure you'll get all the information that you need.
2007-03-29 03:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes, everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone has felony convictions. Obviously, I can't speak for every single police department in the US, but I'd have to say no. Even if you found a department who would be willing to overlook this, (I can't imagine why since there are a lot of people w/o felony convictions who want to be police officers) most states (if not all) have laws regarding felons not being able to possess a firearm.
2007-03-29 05:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I'm sure everyone makes mistakes, I make em' too. With a felony on your record I don't think its possible to become a cop or work in the Criminial Justice field, that's what I think.
2007-03-29 03:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by userdefined 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I doubt it. Yes, everyone makes mistakes although, in fairness, I wouldn't hire someone for a law enforcement job one year after his conviction on felony drug charges. After ten years, provided he was clean and demonstrated through deeds as well as words that he was a changed man, then I would consider it.
2007-03-29 03:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your conviction was as an adult there are state and federal laws which prohibit a convicted "felon" from carrying a firearm.
As such, you would not be able to become an officer.
2007-03-29 03:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were charged as an adult you wont be eligible to become a cop...sorry
Not to mention you wont be eligible for any financial aid as you had a drug conviction
2007-03-29 03:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...and some mistakes prevent one from being employed in certain fields. Police work is one of them. Everyone makes mistakes. It's just that some make bigger ones than the rest of us.
Look into another career. Police work is not for you.
2007-03-29 04:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not as a cop, but try the Texas Youth Commision as a guard.
2007-03-29 03:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Blue Eyed Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i dont think you can become a police officer.
Everyone does make mistakes, but atleast you have learnt from your's and your off the drugs. thats GREAT :)!
2007-03-29 04:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋