OK, I have a friend who is wanting to run for a state office "State Rep" now my friend is on probation, let me explain... He has "Judicial Diversion" with probation for a period of 8 years since he does not have ANY conviction on his record he can still run for office? His charge was arson, what is his chances?
2007-12-28 10:42:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Whoever he is running against is gonna bring that up during electiions and then his chance are very low.
2007-12-28 10:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by wheathaymaker00 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can he run? - depends on the state. If he is qualified for the position, he already knows if he can run.
Chances? - About zero. 8 years of probation sounds like a felony charge to me. His opponent would crush him with that.
2007-12-28 18:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why does he want the job? But, many criminals are in Washington, D.C. - Why not? His chances are probably no worse than the next, go for it, provided your friend is not an illegal alien, because they are getting busted and removed from office in my state. Thank goodness.
2007-12-28 18:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋