states allowing convicted felons to do BEA work

Would like to get into the BEA field. And do to a mishap as a youngster I was convicted with a felony (it is removable once restitution etc is paid... though anyone with a felony can tell you getting that restitution paid with noone willing to hire you is far from easy) . So if anyone could please help me out by giving me a list of states allowing felons in the trade i would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

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Kasondra Varela
RedBluff, Ca.

Since the "Mishap" occurred as a youngster, it appears that you have had plenty of time to satisfy the restitution issue. If that would remove a felony conviction, something I have never heard of short of a Governor's pardon, it would be my first priority.

Scott

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In CA a felony would have to be reduced to a misdemeanor before it can be expunged. Usually, a felony is reduced to a misdemeanor as a part of a plead deal agreement. So that you will be only convicted of a misdemeanor.

So, I don't know how you can say that your felony will be removed by paying restitution, etc unless it was part of the plea arrangement that once all conditions have been met, the charge would be reduced to a misdemeanor.

State laws keep felonies on your record for 99 years. Misdemeanors for 10. To clear a misdemeanor early, you will have to prove to the court that you have completed probation, have not had any new arrests, paid all fines and restitution and have gainful employment.

Even with all that, the DA can petition the court to deny expungment of your record.

Just an FYI, right now there is NO restrictions on anyone working as a BFRP in CA. However that does not mean that all bail agents will hire just anyone to work their skips.

I wouldn't!.

If I am not mistaken, there is an Hispanic fellow who advertises as being a FRA out of CA... he has quite a history with some legal problems that I am not completely familiar with and I think some of his co-workers also have a history, but, he supposedly does recovery out of Mexico and most of southern CA... Tony probably knows of whom I speak... but I would think if he can do that, you may not have a problem..... if you can talk your way into being hired by the bondsman.... that is the ticket.

But Tony Suggs is certainly in a position to answer your California questions.

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I forgot to mention if your felony was as a juvenile, then it can be cleared up a lot easier than if it was after you turned 18. In most cases in CA, a juvenile felony will only effect you if you picked up other cases as an adult.

Yea, they are not suppose to factor a juvenile record in any punishment for adult cases but, it happens all the time.

As far as being able to apply for any type of state license in CA other than a drivers license, a jv record could prevent you from getting one.

So what was the charge, how long ago was it and exactly what was the sentence?

The technical side, especially in California.....my AO, has already been handled. All I can offer is......work on your approach a bit.

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my felony would in fact be reduced to a misdemeanor after restitution is paid (over 3/4 paid already with the rest to be paid by the end of the year.) I know that for the most part after 7 years my restitution should have already been paid, however I was blessed with 3 children (a 3 year old and 1 year old twins, not just poppin out kids) and they are my number one priority as far as finances go. So like most mothers I have sacrificed and given up most things for them, and done my very best to take care of them the best I can financially while still fulfilling my obligations to the court (a thousand a year every tax season for the past 7 years). I was an adult at the time of my conviction (19), with no prior or future convictions, and it was stipulated in my probation/conviction etc that my conviction would in fact be expunged due to the circumstances (long story short I was young and dumb fresh out of a 2 year term in th Army and fell for the wrong guy). I greatly appreciate all the the information given to me here, and would appreciate any and all information obtained in the future....

thank you

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Kasondra Varela
RedBluff, Ca.

So..You commited a crime thats a felony. Then they say..ok pay restitution and it will just be a misdemeanor. Then why not just finish paying and then not worry about states that allow convicted felons to do this type of work?

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