I got a felony when I was 17 (not 18) for possession of narcotics (loratabs) with intent to distribute in the state of Louisiana. I have to go to jail for 3 months, is this felony going to ruin my life? Will I ever be able to get a good job or go to college? Should I throw one day making a family out the window? I don't know what to do, all of this is too much. Why can't the courts see that I did something stupid while I was still a kid... It's like my life isn't even in my own hands anymore.
2007-10-11 04:33:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Edit: I was tried as an adult, I got my GED when I got bailed out. I even scored high on my asvab for the army. I've done so much but they won't budge. I knew what I was doing, but I'm not a horrible person. I'm still a dumb kid.
2007-10-11 04:46:08 · update #1
You screwed up and sold drugs! You now have to pay the price for your actions! Use the time in jail to better yourself as much as possible! Get yourself an education! If you were charged as an adult, the conviction will cause you problems in future employment. What you want to do is move on and improve yourself! You may have to take menial jobs and go to school part time when you get out. Life is going to be hard!
You made the wrong choices. You are starting to take responsiblity for your actions, but you have not gotten there yet.
You write "Why can't the courts see that I did something stupid while I was still a kid... It's like my life isn't even in my own hands anymore." The courts have given you a break!! you are going to have to serve three months, you could have been given much more time!! Your life is in your own hands. You can learn from this experience and decide to change your life, or you can continue on the path of ignorance and self destruction!!
Your life is not ruined. You are still alive!! You can still make something of yourself! Good Luck!
2007-10-11 04:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The felony is not going to ruin your life. First of all, when you get in trouble in Juvenile court it is NOT considered a conviction it is considered an AJUDICATION which is much different than a conviction for job puposes.
However, you indicate you were tried as an adult. This is considered a conviction. You can petition the court to EXPUNGE your record. This is the process of the court reducing your conviction to a misdeamnor and dismissing the case as if it never happened. This will clear your record, however your conviction will always be there. However, when you apply for a job or the military you can inform them that you were convicted however it was expunged. This will go a long way to allowing you to do what you want.
In order to expunge your record, you must have completed your probationary term without incident, paid all your fines, done all your drug classes, and you must NOT be on probation for any other offense.
Contact an attorney in your area to expunge your record.
2007-10-11 05:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why is it you criminals always see the error of your conduct after you get nailed??
At 17, you are supposed to be able to make responsible decisions. You made a conscious, deliberate choice to commit a serious criminal act. That your choice was stupid and evidence no foresight is not the court's concern.
Now, have you flushed your life down the toilet? No, your juvenile record will be sealed and not subject inspection. Does that mean you can jump into some high paying job right away? Nope, the more important the job the more intrusive the background investigation will be. Jobs like law enforcement are now closed to you. Positions where a high level security clearance is necessary are also not going to be available.
You can still get into college and trade schools. I don't know what kind of profession you wanted but you can discuss that with your school counselor.
Pull your head out of your butt, get off the pity pot, make a solid, doable plan, and get on with the rest of your life. You may have shot yourself in the foot, but you haven't blown your leg off.
2007-10-11 04:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Almost every jurisdiction allows people to receive a pardon, which means the felony conviction will be wiped off your records. The regulations are different in different places, but generally you have to keep out of trouble for some period of time.
Lots of people have had successful lives after being convicted of some crime. It won't ruin your life, just think of it as a temporary set back. Good luck to you.
2007-10-11 04:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by unfit_commander 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-09 00:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is the price you pay. When I was 17, I knew better then to sling dope. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, in many states 17 is the age at which you are considered an "adult" in the eyes of the law.
My advice, do your term, get a GED, get a job and work up from there. Lots of people have done it and so can you. Stop blaming the courts, look within yourself and improve from there.
2007-10-11 04:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 5⤊ 4⤋
and when your parents said "clean your room" you probably shot back "I'm not a kid - you can't tell me what to do!".
You knew what you were doing was wrong - and you paid the consequences for your bravado and nothing can touch me attitude. If you were 13 I would think differently, but 17 is grown and you have the brain power to understand logical cosequences to your actions.
2007-10-11 10:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Susie D 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If its part of your juvenile record it will be sealed when you turn 18 and nobody can check on it (other than cops and courts), but you really should ask the Court.
2007-10-11 04:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Stop looking for a way out!! Buckle down and live the rest of your life clean. Eventually people will forget.
2007-10-11 05:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by marian g 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
that depends on wether you were charged as an adult or not.
you do realize that a felony conviction is not the end of the world, right?
2007-10-11 04:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by Darkwolf 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋