It would be difficult to find someone who believes that being convicted of a violent crime is unimportant. However, at Chambers Law Firm, we frequently encounter clients who are unaware of the extent to which a conviction might influence the remainder of their lives. Continue reading to get the facts, and then call us at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
You may be subjected to immediate repercussions
You might face a variety of instant consequences, including being arrested and serving time in prison. You may lose your license depending on the details of your offence. You might find up in a maximum-security jail for years. You could be added to a sex offender list.
Ongoing consequences
Even if the early troubles are resolved, you may still suffer long-term problems. Long-term probation or parole (possibly permanent probation or parole, depending on the crime), hefty penalties, and limits on where you may live, work, and other things are all part of this. These can be particularly aggravating when a person has been looking forward to being released only to find that they have less freedoms outside of jail than they had within.
Personal consequences
You will suffer personal ramifications in addition to legal difficulties. If you have a felony on your record, for example, companies may be less reluctant to hire you – or even grant you an interview. You could have a hard time convincing a landlord to let you live in their property. When individuals who might normally be friends discover your history, they may no longer want to be friends with you.
You will very certainly be unable to obtain a firearm, which means you will be unable to protect yourself in the event of a break-in. If you want to return to college after a criminal record, you may find it difficult to get admitted. Similarly, you may be denied financial help if you have any drug-related offenses on your record.
Finally, you may be subjected to a personal lawsuit. While the government may demand that you pay penalties or reparations as part of your punishment, the victims and/or their families may sue you individually for their losses.
This isn’t anything we’re saying to scare you
If you’ve been accused of a violent crime, the information above may be frightening. We have no intention of doing so. We merely want to make sure you’re aware of the potential consequences. We don’t want you to plead guilty to a lower crime in the mistaken belief that after you’re out of jail, you’ll be able to resume your previous lifestyle. Call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a consultation before speaking with the cops or accepting any type of plea agreement.
