Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Deferred Felony

I got into trouble back in 2002 for theft of around 4k. I was given a deferred felony and 1 year of c/s. i completed everything and now i'm seeking a career change. I see jobs saying if a person has a felony they won't be permitted to apply. Does having a deferred felony count as that and that means I can't apply?


Asked on 4/19/07, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Deferred Felony

Good news for you. A straight felony means you can't do much of anything. BUT a deferred felony means you can (once all conditions are met) petition the Court to seal the record... meaning employers would not see it (unless you are applying for a law enforcement job.

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Answered on 4/20/07, 11:48 am


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