If my boyfriend is a felon and he is looking for a job, will he ever be able to find one?
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If my boyfriend is a felon and he is looking for a job, will he ever be able to find one?
He went to jail for robbery when he was a teen; he did his time; is willing to do any type of work.
Asked on December 13, 2010 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
He will be able to find a job but he will have some obstacles. First of all he must disclose that he is a convicted felon which automatically prevents him from finding work in certain professions which bar convicted felons. Also any retail or other type of trust related jobs will find him unmarketable do to the nature of thecrime. However, as long as he is honest on his pplication, many employers will be willing to give him a chance and in fact some employers have work programs which cater to ex-felons trying to get back on their feet. You can probably go online and look into employers who do this type of program. Also, depending on how long ago the felony was and what steps he has done to rehabilitate himself, he can move for relief from civil disabilities. This while not an expungement of his record can be used to remove the barrier that a felon places and allow him to do thingsthat his felony status prevents such as vote and certain job positions. The rules are different in each state so you would have to speak to the court clerk in the County you live.
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