{"id":771,"date":"2018-06-06T18:37:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T22:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/articles\/?p=771"},"modified":"2018-06-06T18:37:50","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T22:37:50","slug":"what-rights-do-convicted-felons-lose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/articles\/what-rights-do-convicted-felons-lose\/","title":{"rendered":"What Rights Do Convicted Felons Lose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a person is convicted of committing a crime, they not only lose their freedom, other civil rights are often taken away. This will vary depending on the state where a felon resides. However, there are some common rights that a felon will lose. Here are just a few: <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Voting rights<br \/>\n&#8211; Serving on a jury<br \/>\n&#8211; Traveling abroad<br \/>\n&#8211; Owning firearms or ammunition<br \/>\n&#8211; Certain types of employment<br \/>\n&#8211; Parental rights <\/p>\n<p>Unable To Vote <\/p><div id=\"encyc-2751523972\" class=\"encyc-content encyc-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8594935838850960\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1218748607\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>In most states, if a person commits a felony, they will also lose the right to vote. Even after parole, many felons who have served their time are denied this right. <\/p>\n<p>It really depends on the state where a felon lives &#8212; in some states, a felon will lose this right for life, and in other states, voting may be allowed after a specific period of time. <\/p>\n<p>Jury Duty <\/p>\n<p>Often, committing a felony will also exclude a person from serving on a jury. Typically, the names of individuals chosen for jury duty are taken from people who have registered to vote. Since most felons are unable to vote, they don&#8217;t get picked for this service. <\/p>\n<p>However, in some states, a felon may have their rights reinstated. Once they serve their time and complete their probation or have their records expunged, they may be able to serve as a juror. <\/p>\n<p>Traveling Out Of The Country <\/p>\n<p>After being convicted of a felony, a person can acquire a United States passport. However, travel restrictions may be levied by countries outside of the United States. Some areas will deny admission if a person has committed a felony. <\/p>\n<p>Owning Guns And Ammunition <\/p>\n<p>Firearms dealers who sell guns in most states are required to run a background check on individuals before selling them guns. In many states, a felon will be unable to own a gun or ammunition. There is a chance that they can own a firearm, but passing the process to own a gun is not easy. It also depends on the area of jurisdiction and the type of crime committed. <\/p>\n<p>Types Of Employment <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, if a person commits a felony, it may be difficult for them to get a job at many businesses. It is legal for an employer to discriminate against a person who has been convicted of a felony. In most cases, if a professional license is required for a job, a felon will not be able to serve in the position. This includes jobs that involve teachers, law enforcement agencies, United States Armed Forces or childcare professionals. <\/p>\n<p>Lost Parental Rights <\/p>\n<p>A felony conviction will also make it tough for a person to gain custody of their children in a divorce. A judge will probably see that as a red flag and deny parental rights. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to losing these rights, receiving a felony conviction may also mean that a person is unable to acquire a lease, obtain a loan or file official paperwork.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a person is convicted of committing a crime, they not only lose their freedom, other civil rights are often taken away. This will vary depending on the state where a felon resides. However, there are some common rights that a felon will lose. 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