I was convicted of one 3rd degree felony (burglary of an unoccupied structure) when i was 17 years old and served 2 years in prison for my crime. I've always been very interested in law and would like to know if i could become a lawyer or work in the legal field. The conviction was in Fla. But I now reside in North Carolina... any help is appreciated...
Answer by edthespartan
I can't speak for North Carolina, but in Michigan I personally know a lawyer who had a felony conviction who was later able to get her law license reinstated due to the exceptional circumstances under which she had been compelled to commit a felony and the positively superhuman efforts she demonstrated to get her life back together and re-enter society as a positive, productive member.
It's exceedingly rare...I think she was only the first or second person in the state's history...but it can happen.
Answer by karategirl27
I think you can because you were a minor when you committed the crime.
Answer by Betsy
If you were convicted in juvenile court, there should be no problem. If you were tried as an adult, then there will probably be a problem if you want to practice law. You would have to get the conviction expunged or get a pardon from the governor of Florida. Since paralegals don't usually have to be licensed, there should not be an problem if you want to become one.
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