r/Felons

Hey my friend commited 2 felonies but not was charged with them, because he broke a car window when a person was inside with a bat, he evaded the scene but they got his license plate which was under the name of his brother. They detained his brother but didn’t find my friend. He doesn’t have an arrest warrant and they only have a vague description on him. They’re were no charges or cases on him. The police stopped him 3 days after this happened and he was released. He has no arrest warrant.

Just a general PSA and from experience - while lawyer fees feel like they aren't worth it, the right lawyer is FOR SURE worth it. I paid what I thought was a crazy amount for an attorney but it gave me an unsecured bond, probation, and unsupervised probation rather quick with expulsion within a year. If anyone has specific questions, PLEASE message me. Here to help!

Has anybody had any experience traveling to specifically Egypt or even other countries in the Middle East as a felon? I am currently on federal felony probation but am in the process of getting early termination. I have never had a violation and have all my debts paid. In the event that I don’t get off in time for the trip or even if I do get off will just having a felony conviction stop me from being let into the country? It is my only charge and it is simple assault on a federal officer, which is considered a violent crime.

Just asking for feedback and any advice . Back in sept 25 I got caught up in a homeland security string operation. Which blew my whole world apart . Cost me my job of 28 years and my marriage of 36 years I got charged with soliciting of a minor . I think what upsets me the most is I was not looking for anyone under age. Yes, I do understand that I am married at what I did was wrong. I have always been attracted for people that were younger than I am I’m 56 years old and yes, I was looking on hookup sites but only looking for people 18 and up I was never looking for anyone younger than the legal age. I did see a cute profile and I did talk to this person seemed really nice if we were carrying on a conversation at some point in the conversation, they asked me if I wanted to switch over to another messaging site which I said that was fine later on after talking for quite a while They brought up the fact they were not the age that they showed they were younger keep in mind we had already had a pretty lengthy conversation. When they told me their age, yes 100% I should’ve backed out, but I think what makes me mad as this is a professional That’s been trained on how to lure you in I think that’s the part that really makes me mad do not get me wrong. I understand what I did was completely wrong but later on in the conversation, I kept asking if I would wanna meet and I told him as far as I know you could be the cops trying to set me up And just so that I know you’re real. I told them I would drive by and that they could be in the yard and just wave at me that I didn’t have time to stop but that way at least I knew they were real as I drove by there was nobody in the yard and so I just started to drive on home is I rounded the corner I was surrounded by like four vehicles nine guys jumping out pointing rifles right at my face please keep in mind. I’ve never been in trouble my whole entire life. The most I’ve ever done was have a speeding ticket like I said earlier this blew up my whole world. It cost me my job 28 years my marriage of 36 years. I was never trying to hurt anyone. I know this makes me look like a pedophile, which I am not. I do not feel that I am. This has cost me a ton of money also I had to hire a lawyer which I had to put up $75,000 upfront and then with the divorce I have lost so much money. She ended up getting 65% of everything that we had built up over the years and I only got 35% and mostly that’s because of the charges I still at this time don’t know what I’m facing by Lawyer. You said it could be anywhere from one to five years. I’ve never been in trouble and I’m very scared of what I’m facing. If anybody can give me any insight, I would appreciate it I think more than anythingis I hate that people look at me like I’m a monster. I would never hurt anyone sorry for the lengthy conversation. Just wanted to get some feedback good or bad.

I have a couple of friends and family members that dabble in things that they probably shouldn't. So I am extremely interested - especially drug charges - how did you get caught? How much did texts and other electronic trail stuff come back to bite you in the ass?

As the title says I am 20 soon to be 21 on diversion in the state of Tennessee. I made a mistake right before I turned 19 which landed me on probation for 4 years. Currently on unsupervised now which is great, I’m attending a uni full time and haven’t made any mistake or anything at all, but one thing I struggle with is job hunting. I’m a computer science major and I’d like to have a job or internship, but in the past I’ve been denied from places such as Home Depot and Walmart just from my background, even though I am on diversion. What are ways to overcome this, or is the reality that until I’m off probation and my record is expunged am I just screwed?

trying to figure this out because everybody’s telling him different stuff and he’s stressing hard right now.

My friend is 24, no priors at all. A few weeks ago he got arrested in Illinois after trying to rob a small pharmacy with another dude. From what I heard they were mainly after promethazine/codeine syrup and pills, not cash. Supposedly one of them implied they had a gun but no actual firearm was recovered when they got picked up later.

Nobody got hurt and the employees complied, but he got hit with robbery charges plus some drug-related stuff.

Lawyer told his family “best case probation is unrealistic” but wouldn’t really say numbers yet. Some people saying 3-5 years, others saying since it involved a pharmacy and implied weapon he could get way more.

Anybody been through something similar in Illinois or know what people actually get for this type of case if they plead out? Trying to separate reality from people just scaring him.

Reposting as I couldn’t see any of the comments on last post.

NJ. Amended charge is assault by auto 3rd. Term is 5 flat. Thankfully not a NERA so I don’t have to do 85%. How hard is it to get ISP. Can I even with this charge? All other charges are drug related and a certain persons not to have weapon 4th degree. Anything I should know? Been to county for 7-8 months but never prison. I keep hearing about camps and people keep saying I won’t be there that long. I hate how everything is up in the air. Sentencing is June 16th but I signed the plea already. Thanks for info.

Uh no priors my mother of child and her boyfriend came to my house and he got in my face and spit on me so I broke his nose and orbital socket.... should I have taken it to trial or did I make the right decision for 2 years probation 100 hours community service and like 8k restitution. It was serious bodily injury charge and child abuse. Did I make the right decision. The charges will be deferred after probation

I feel so conflicted should I feel proud? Disappointed in myself?

Got into some trouble back in 2020 in SC, my home state, and ended up moving to GA! I was sentenced to 5 years, but I didn’t serve any time. I was put on probation and had to pay restitution, owing $8K, which I paid off in less than a year. I haven't been in any trouble since then. My question is, I’m really eager to buy a gun, but I’m just very unsure. I want to do the right thing and ensure everything is okay for me to purchase! I got my background check for work and I didn't have any issues! Lol sorry I know it's a mouth full but just looking for help.

I dont know what to do im so angry and mad at the justice system for being caught for my actions its just a misdemeanor but it feel like my whole world is caving in and i will NEVER recover from this because i have a permanent criminal record and now everyone think im a criminal because i am. society sees me as a threat and i will never have a job. i will never be the same person and idk how im going to financially recover from this. i dont even commit crimes i was accused of something i did but it wasnt even intentional but i never got the chance to tell my side of the story because the judge would just postpone another month after month and i had a public defender that did absolutely nothing for my case. im never going to recover from this because i used to be a good citizen until i had a mental breakdown. the court wants to punish me not help me get help for my anger. now im on probation for 12 months and have to do anger management classes for the next 6 months!. i hope god is real because he knows this isnt right at all!

Would really appreciate it. TIA.

White collar crime idiot here looking for work. I am on unsupervised probation with an expungement coming in February 2027. Anyone know of anything locally or remote that might hire me? (Lowe's, HomeDepot, DoorDash, etc. said no thank you since it is an embezzlement case.)

A friend of a friend is getting released out of USP Hazelton to a halfway house at the end of the month. His mother recently got some sort of newsletter saying inmates are not being given their property on release. We are doing our best to help be a resource to her but she does have some memory issues and is a bit gullible to misinformation. My understanding is that unless his property is contraband they cannot keep it. Is it possible for them to hold his possessions for any period of time? She’s worried he will have no change of clothes or food on the day and a half bus ride. I know they at least give a meal stipend when they release them.