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Criminal Convictions Can Have a Far-Reaching Impact

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Obviously, no one wants to be convicted of a crime. Whether it?s a misdemeanor or a felony, a criminal conviction subjects you to possible incarceration, substantial fines, victim restitution, community service / labor and, of course, stigma. But in addition to these obvious concerns, you face employment and housing discrimination, loss of livelihood, and familial and social devastation. And if you are a California employee or hold a California professional license, a conviction will almost certainly result in discipline. Criminal convictions directly impact California state employees. If you are a state employee convicted of a felony, you will likely be disciplined, if not fired. The same goes for a misdemeanor offense that involves ?moral turpitude??that is, a crime that involves dishonesty or immoral behavior...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on September 23, 2010 (boomark / email).