The Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
The direct consequences of a criminal conviction, such as fines, jail time, a prison sentence, community service, or probation, are usually obvious. However a criminal conviction for a misdemeanor or felony often results in other consequences, sometimes referred to as "collateral consequences," that are not as well known but sometimes more harmful and lasting than the original sentence. The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction are not sanctions imposed by a judge or the sentencing court. Collateral consequences are the negative effects stemming from a criminal conviction. Collateral consequences vary widely depending on the type of crime involved and circumstances of a case. Some examples of collateral consequences include:
- Administrative license suspensions
- Adverse employment consequences including, but not limited to:
- suspensions,
- job loss, or
- denied employment applications
- Denial or revocation of a professional or occupational license
- Deportation or exclusion of non-citizens and related immigration concerns
- Disciplinary proceedings including suspension and expulsion hearings
- Loss of the right to vote
- Loss of educational opportunities
- Loss of right to possess firearms
Determining the potential collateral consequences a criminal conviction is an important consideration in every case. The Law Office of Paul Courtright, P.A. understands these concerns. We also understand the process of sealing and expungement of a criminal record, a process that clears criminal arrest information from a person's record, which may be available under certain circumstances. This process may apply to most misdemeanors and some minor felony cases, both adult and juvenile offenses.
To learn more about the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, or how to seal and expunge a criminal conviction through the expungement process, please contact The Law Office of Paul Courtright, P.A. today. We offer clients:
- Experienced legal counsel
- Flexible office hours
- Personal care and attention by an experienced attorney
- Credit cards accepted
We handle cases throughout the counties of Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola. Communities throughout Central Florida that we serve include Winter Park, Orlando, Sanford, Tavares, Deland, Daytona Beach, and Kissimmee.
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