Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Virginia
Can an ex felone with a murder charge and armed robberies practice law or a certain area of law in any state in America, even when the crime was at the age of 16. Person did 13 1/2 years got out in 2003 with only 3 months probation. He has entered college with a GPA of 3.76 as of now. He wants to become an attorney. Can he practice anywhere or is all hope for him gone?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Different jurisdictions(states) have different rules on the issue of whether ex-felons may become elgible to take the bar and engage in the practice of law if they happen to pass.
The person described in the question would need to check with each one that he's interested in to determine what his chances might be of becoming a lawyer in that particular jurisdiction.
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