What Rights Do You Lose With a Felony Record? [Infographic]
What Rights Do You Lose With a Felony Record
What Rights Do You Lose With a Felony Record?
A felony conviction carries consequences; the most notable is the possibility of prison time.
Another key consequence of a felony record is the loss of civil rights.
Which Rights Are Lost With a Felony Record?
Certain constitutional rights of a citizen are lost once you have a felony record, including:
The right to bear arms and possess a weapon
The right to vote in elections
The right to hold certain licenses such as a driver's license
The right to be on a jury
The right to work in some occupations if they are related to your offense
A felony record may also impact your future goals. Individuals may become ineligible for certain educational benefits and similar public benefits.
A felony record also has the ability to negatively impact a divorce or a custody battle.
A felony record may reduce or even eliminate a parent's ability to visit a child or obtain custody.
The effects of a felony record are far-reaching. Contact Tyler Allen Law Firm to get the best chance of having felony charges reduced or dismissed.
Sources:
http://www.aztriallawyer.com/blog/2009/06/consequences-of-a-felony-conviction-in-arizona.shtml
http://www.ferrarolawaz.com/Practice-Areas/Restoration-of-Rights-Setting-Aside-a-Conviction.shtml
https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/exoffenders/find-job/barred-occupations.html