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The long-term consequences of felonies

On Behalf of | Aug 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense |

Being charged with a felony has some serious consequences attached to it. A felony almost guarantees that you will spend time in jail, but this is just one of the consequences of such a charge. When accused of a crime, defending yourself so that you can avoid being charged with a felony should be one of your top priorities.

If you facing criminal charges and you are worried about the long-term effects of being charged with a felony, it is a good idea that you take the time to understand the most common consequences.

Jail time

Most typically, any type of felony will lead to a sentence of at least one year in a state or federal prison. Unquestionably, this is a hugely negative consequence that will affect your entire livelihood. It could lead to the loss of employment, the loss of relationships and it will affect your relationship with your children if you are a parent

Housing

You will have a criminal record when you have been charged with a felony. This means that landlords have the right to refuse you based on this, which they often will choose to do.

Employment

In some cases, employers have the right to ask you about your criminal background and perform an extensive background check before hiring you. Therefore, if you are a felon, it’s likely that you will encounter difficulty in getting a job.

If you have been accused of a crime and you are worried about facing criminal charges, it is important that you take the time to fully understand the law and that you are quick to defend yourself adequately.