Things You Can't Do If You're a Felon

[@Funkography]

A common felon perhaps. If you’re a politician, ceo, celebrity or hedge fund lackey then you can still do whatever you want regardless if you’re committing felonies.

[@Wraithsong]

those arent felons. they are rich so they dont get penalized by the law unless they make it tooo public.

[@mikemurphy8350]

Yep

[@DisdonnPlays]

If they get convicted and imprisoned...maybe then they wouldn't. Sadly they can keep from getting convicted

[@jazzskeet8738]

True..

[@RiderBlitz1.0]

Yeah

[@interestingwiki7006]

“Everybody wants to see a comeback story but no one wants to help on the come up”

[@THATGUY-ir4ie]

That is true. But it is not societies job to help you. Besides when did you ever really help society ever?

[@xavier9183]

@@THATGUY-ir4ie it really is though.

[@adoggdog3988]

@@THATGUY-ir4ie when did society help

[@ChristianDLindsey]

Society gets back what it puts out.

[@xavier9183]

@@ChristianDLindsey yeah this society isn’t set up to serve everyone. Anyone who thinks otherwise is living in delirium.

[@ulost1gaming417]

Uumm, Snoop Dogg went to Japan, and he has a list of drug charges. It's all about the money. Nobody cares about what you did, they care about what you have to offer them, in snoops case, he brought in money for concerts.

[@jaket2k927]

Yeah, no kidding

[@beastmodejay8970]

U have to get a sign order from ya judge

[@OscarMor5678]

@Steven H cry more

[@HandHold]

@@OscarMor5678 ?

[@G48Comb]

@Steven H money always had control. All throughout history.

[@thomasj.2705]

It’s wrong how people serve their time and afterwards still are sentenced/judged on their past wrongdoings.

[@samarrenvelexian9592]

It depends, alot of people learn their lesson even without being a convicted felon.

[@thomasj.2705]

@@samarrenvelexian9592 of course there is the question: “are they really rehabilitated?” Still, if there is a distinction in what type of crime has been committed. Someone who got caught with some weed is very different than someone who murdered. Should there be limitations or more severe background checks like with owning guns? For sure. But to find a place to live to start again. I’m not saying give them a house. But give them a fair opportunity.

[@abdouldiallo2880]

The government wants to protect the employer and his employees too. It’s important that the employer knows who they’re hiring

[@mia0_0]

Is most likely because the government knows prison isn't really helping the inmates :/

[@Temulon]

@@thomasj.2705 - As far as still being judged after you've done your time? Sorry, but that's human nature and maybe a bit of common sense. What type of person would shoot a woman to death because she didn't want to be in a relationship with him anymore? And is that person now still capable of murdering someone because of some perceived slight? I don't want to find out, keep that person away from me. They don't work for me, They don't rent from me. Adios Pendejo.

[@electrofan1796]

A lot of people preach second chances but society says otherwise.

[@dontstalkme2405]

yup. an example of this is cancel culture. cancel culture focuses on ruining people instead of holding them accountable and ensuring growth and improvement

[@michealstrom4425]

Yea, totally. Except that part where you’re completely wrong. But yea other than that, really really strong point here!

[@electrofan1796]

@@michealstrom4425 ?

[@mrhalfwit972]

@@michealstrom4425 ?

[@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245]

A lot of people need more than a second chance, or a third chance, or a fourth chance etc. In example, a person who grew up around cars and racing is more likely to understand how to control a car and won't require as many chances to get driving correct when they reach that age than a person who has never given a second thought about it; a short person may require many more attempts to dunk a basketball than a tall person; a deaf person might need unlimited attempts to hear a song be played.

[@sirmorallyincorrect4638]

I read it as falcon and I was confused and extremely interested.

[@matthewmoyer3105]

Same lol

[@Shady.channel]

@@matthewmoyer3105 imagine liking your own comment

[@Jhei122]

Falcon

[@bird9556]

That should be the next video lol

[@TajirMusil]

Things Anthony Mackie can't do.

[@TheCosmicFreeway]

Imagine all the people wrongfully convicted having that follow them..it's like a curse.

[@OmarCaeserAugustus]

It is.

[@Heliarc91]

It nearly happened to me. Thankfully technology was my best witness. Cell phone towers. Was almost pinned with a firearm charge I was 60 miles away when it had occurred. Drove into the town hour later and got arrested. Still cost me 4,000 dollars, what I had in my 401k. Big jacked up deal. It needs reformed really bad. People underestimate how strong just a witness testamony can be and corrupt police. I was lucky and had a witness (girl I was going to see) on the phone on the drive. Bouncing off towers with a live call. But.... that doesnt matter. You still spent big money just getting to prove your point and case.

[@danielray1484]

Like the mcloskeys. Blm rioters broke into their neighborhood, threatened them, and threatened their property they had firearms for self defense and now are felons. No shots were fired. And Kyle R. One of his attackers had a gun, and the attacker is a felon. but hes (kyle) white and conservative.

[@jeffjohnson1966]

Yeah imagine getting caught with an ounce of weed 20 years ago, then it was a felony, now depending on where you live, it could be perfectly legal for you to have.

[@Heliarc91]

@Nick Broomhall Well they had alot of other issues with it. Some kids thought I matched the description of someone.. But nothing else aligned with it. When I show people the records it's almost unbelievable to them. But... those phone records, had I of actually needed to have them professionally analyzed would of cost about 10,000 dollars on top of the 4k. Just the DA seeing me preserving all records and having my witness made him drop with prejudice. But I was very fortunate. Had not all the other things went the way it did it could of been very bad.

[@LoboGaming]

I am a felon. The last line of this video is kind of misleading. To get your gun rights back you must first get your civil rights back which means you can now run for office and vote and in most cases it seals your charges on your record so average jobs and landlords can't see it on a background check only police and military can still see it. Then after all that is done you're welcome to get yourself a lawyer and petition to the court and then go in front of a judge to try and convince him that you should have your firearm rights back. I did all this it took me 10 years. You guys were correct on the job thing though. I got turned down for so many jobs the first 7 years

[@cruzhoutx713]

Unless you have a federal felony , A presidential pardon is essentially the only way to restore your federal firearm rights if you've been convicted of a federal felony or apply to the ATF so if they approve it to restore your gun rights , im on federal supervision so yea

[@marchammond05]

In Texas you can petition for your rights back in 5 years... Gun rights and all.. And i think constitutional carry might be a loophole to aid in this situation... Dunno but maybe..

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

@@cruzhoutx713 jokes on them, because no one follows them to begin with

[@StephenMiller2001]

I dont have a felony but I have an assault misdomeanor can I cant even get a rental apartment

[@falconsblade8001]

Lobo Gaming, I think you did amazing, if u got ur rights back after being a felon, you must have had a harsh discipline on your self, and I am sorry that the system is a little messed up in the fact that, if you become a felon it becomes harder for you to find a job, and that could lead you to continue committing crimes which lands you back in jail. Overall, I think you did a great job.

[@michaelprice3040]

The stories of cops KNOWING they have the wrong person but place a charge anyway is not only terrifying but far too common.

[@ianbattles7290]

They are literally just framing random people!!!!

[@Justin-ve9oq]

I made one mistake when I was 19 and got a felony and did some small time I’m 34 now and haven’t been in any trouble since, completed my probation and that giant F on my record still follows me and hangs over my head. I think if they’re non violent offenses they should be removed after 10 or 15 years with no arrests.

[@keithstewart7514]

Any lawyer can see your background to be expunged, i did. My lawyer was a relative of whom was also a judge. Uncle Troy died unexpectedly from a blood clot while hospitalized after hip surgery. He said i had one step to complete, allowing for restored gun rights. I sure miss having his sound advise on legal matters. R. I. P. Uncle Troy C.

[@thehardtruth3027]

What mistake?

[@Justin-ve9oq]

@@thehardtruth3027 broke into a pharmacy and took a bunch of pills and money i was charged with grand larceny, criminal Mischief and burglary and plead guilty to attempted burglary.

[@thehardtruth3027]

@@Justin-ve9oq Lol ok dude, appreciate the honesty, but let's be real....that's a pretty big mistake

[@Justin-ve9oq]

@@thehardtruth3027 yeah I know but people do change, all I’m saying.

[@YourBeety]

Government: Puts people in prison so they learn a lesson so they dont come back to prison Also Government: makes it hard to get a job Criminal: Cant get a job Also Criminal: Steals to make a living and goes back to jail Government: Oh Boy I wonder who thought of that

[@BasicallySai]

Hahahahahahahahhys

[@Wraithsong]

government isnt surprised. the system is designed to do this. revolving door justice system. keep folks in jail and in debt from fines and processing and court fees. all of a sudden a traffic stop turns into a major drug bust when the cop drops a eighth of a gram of weed stems on the floor. bam your now a criminal. nm evidence was planted. your a criminal. nm you have a perfect record. your now a criminal. nm you have a bright future and happen to be well educated and intelligent...your a criminal now so best you go on and get....go on now. dont make me call the law boy.

[@frogman7986]

Here is a crazzzzyyy idea. Don’t break the law...

[@snakemeat5167]

@@frogman7986 it's not that easy

[@frogman7986]

@@snakemeat5167 oh but it is

[@CEL_1984]

Being a felon for possessing something that is now legal in most states is one of the most discouraging feelings I've ever had. The justice system isnt broke, it's fixed... and works only for the privileged.

[@MotionMasterMike]

Keep your head up bro! As soon as your respective state legalizes it, go have it expunged.

[@hailervin]

You can always learn another language and move to Thailand. :) Thai women are beautiful and they have super underratted food. Better cost of living though I''d be wary of con people especially people asking you too many questions.

[@Jb-oo4gg]

@@MotionMasterMike thank god for me.

[@ghost_strucid6579]

@@hailervin I do mauy thai so shoo I might go to thai land lol

[@WesgVick]

Exactly.

[@andrewgarfield9898]

Everyone criticizes people when they get out of prison for going back to the same things that got them there in the first place but no ones wants to hire them so they wouldn’t have to.

[@JohnGalt916]

That's why I agree with removing the box. If the crime isn't related to the job. It shouldn't matter. Like a kiddy fiddler working at a school. But why not a bank hiring a guy who sold weed at 19.

[@GyeongmiBaeb]

@@JohnGalt916 agreed

[@11magic1man11]

@@JohnGalt916 kid diddler shouldn't be released anyway.

[@trashyhobo4957]

@@11magic1man11 they should be shot dead. But you completely missed his point there

[@simsim58200]

Pretty sure there are programs to help them if they want change. Otherwise they could join the scp foundation 😂

[@jaelie8398]

I am a grocery store Operations Manager and my Operations Assistant is a convicted felon (drug offenses) and he is without a doubt the hardest working person I've ever met. Known him for six years and seen him go from a cashier to Operations Assistant and we cried in each other's arms the day he got his promotion. He does prison ministry too and volunteers at schools all the time

[@rolandkennedy80]

Once they serve their punishment there should be zero problems for them. They did their time, its over.

[@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud]

Somebody’s got it right.

[@WilliamWallace-ee8ok]

Oklahoma is the worst literally ruined my life over screaming drunk charged me with a felony for disturbing the peace basically still having trouble finding work and it's been eight years

[@strider3438]

​@@WilliamWallace-ee8okhow is "screaming drunk" a felony?

[@robertsteinbach7325]

@@WilliamWallace-ee8ok Oklahoma is not OK. I guess once your a felon they make sure that all you are to the state is a criminal for life.

[@blacklyfe6881]

That's not how it works over here in the US.

[@jeffjohnson1966]

And we wonder why the recidivism rates in the US are so high...

[@jeehill9592]

Recidivism is profitable so why would they want to help

[@jeffjohnson1966]

@@jeehill9592 exactly! And it is disgusting to me

[@dreamlandskateboards8340]

The recidivism rate is 70% in the US, could you imagine getting on an airplane where theres only a 30% chance of success? Our criminal justice system is a crime in itself

[@jeffjohnson1966]

@Bobby Jackal oh I get it brother. You can't support yourself, let alone a family so what do you do? Probably something illegal to make ends meet

[@robertsteinbach7325]

Government blames it on the felons, which means they don't want to fix it.

[@euro5930]

Michigan signed a law on April 11th, 2021 called "Clean Slate". Michigan residents seeking to have a serious misdemeanor or felony conviction set aside can submit an application after five years. Individuals seeking to have more than one felony conviction set aside can submit an application after seven years.

[@scottdavidson526]

Good deal.

[@adams6793]

what i like to hear

[@ronr9430]

Michigan should be what the rest of the country needs to follow this one size fits all type punishment isnt working for anyone regardless of what type of vrime you committed

[@rociogoodwin9002]

Imagine doing your time and trying to do good but society still treats you like a felon smh

[@samarrenvelexian9592]

Even though they've done the time there's always that Price to pay to society

[@ronr9430]

Is it any surprise that this country is so hated by other countries and many within?

[@axle-gamer1988]

I feel this everyday being a con suxs and I still get no breaks from anyone been homeless for years jobless for months now and got all these payments that I gotta make and they are harassing me for yet I can't do a thing about it 😔

[@Charlie-g1g]

@@samarrenvelexian9592 the time was the price

[@raminrouchi202]

I've seen a probation officer try to stop someone from a tech career that did not know that he was a first offender. They called the company and told them. When he mentioned his new job prospect in group I saw the (liberal) counselor purse his lips because he was gonna get a career that paid many times more than that counselor and the probation officer that he immediately told. It was one of the sickest thing I'd ever seen

[@davidperry4013]

In Norway and many other developed nations, if you committed the equivalent of a felony, it's almost like nothing has happened after you have done your time. Just applying for a job and expect the same chances as someone with an empty rap sheet. I am actually glad that I have an empty rap sheet. There are people that have to deal with a burden on their life only because of an arrest record for a felony crime and not an actual conviction which is outright terrible.

[@thealmightyking3686]

Yup that’s what it is living in the super power country 🇺🇸 😂

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

America used to be based in moral law too that used to be our bread and butter. The farther back into those days you go the shorter the sentences, the lower the penalties, and the more honorable deaths in later life of the former convicts you see

[@raminrouchi202]

Felony disenfranchisement has shown to have no efficacy in ....well anything

[@robertsteinbach7325]

Who says the United States is a developed nation? We have developed states and underdeveloped states. Some of our states are like 3rd world countries.

[@carolederent7638]

@@robertsteinbach7325That’s a lie. Greece is a developed country and they have worse per capita wealth and employment than Mississippi.

[@JimJames113]

Even as a non Felon, prior service military, a degree and great credit...you STILL have to jump through hoops for 70% of all these things...

[@ComicalRealm]

Society: "Pay for your crime" Felons: "Aiite, here's my receipt" Society: ........... "your tab still open"

[@JDAESTHETICS]

That's how it should be though. Example: if a friend you've give special privileges to to use your credit card for emergencies uses that privilege in a wrong way, abusing it, the friend has both done something wrong and broken your trust. In a criminal's case, they've done something wrong, and have said goodbye to the government's trust in them to travel and vote and such.

[@ckevorkianxo]

Factsssss

[@ChristianDLindsey]

It just means they are now probably forced into committing crimes in order to get by. Society's rejection of felons forces reciprocity, and thus, a perpetuation of criminal activity. The US doesn't believe in reform, which is probably why crime is so high there.

[@adoggdog3988]

@@JDAESTHETICS your user name is perfect for this bs you typed

[@han-oq6bo]

@@JDAESTHETICS then why not imprison every criminal for life or execute them all. There has to be some possibilities for people in terms of jobs and rent. Voting and travel may well be a different matter, but those first two just induce more crime.

[@mightythistle]

solution: become rich so that the felony doesn’t matter

[@大疯狼]

Not being rich is almost treated as a crime itself - You can't even get a job if you have no money cuz no one wants to dish out dollars to someone who doesn't already have them, not even your family This is what causes people to have criminal records - forced poverty

[@beatlejuice7755]

"If you're homeless... just buy a house" 🙂

[@mightythistle]

@@beatlejuice7755 cmon now, there’s plenty of ways to make money without working. Don’t be defeatist.

[@beatlejuice7755]

@@mightythistle What would you suggest?

[@mightythistle]

@@beatlejuice7755 I suggest being creative and industrious. Felony is not the end of the world and life (depending on what it is, and WHERE it was incurred) I also suggest lowering expectations…ain’t gotta work at McDonalds but you probably won’t rise in that corporation downtown.

[@guardsmanom134]

Ever hear of a vicious cycle? Yeah. This is the definition...

[@creapyalbinofish]

Honestly, my older sister is a convicted felon and the fact that she always is worried about her record is incredibly sad, I understand that it may be questionable to hire someone with a suspicious record but it really feels like second chances never happen.

[@slicingonions4398]

Thankyou for making this video. My felony for my drug related dumb mistake when I was younger has cursed me my whole life. They refuse to pardon or expunge and dont have to give a reason why

[@Chris47368]

Unlucky dude....wish you the best...

[@tubeofnoob4683]

Was just about to stop binging and BAM another episode 😅

[@ehtishamsaqib6717]

You can never stop right

[@trashyhobo4957]

@@ehtishamsaqib6717 yes, 7/10 times theses episodes are trash

[@KrystalNCMA]

My sister is a felon and she started her own house cleaning business and made a lot of money doing so.

[@luicha6404]

"So you choose to hire one with good image over quality?" "Yep"

[@zzKirus]

This sheds a lot of light on the homeless problem we face in this country.

[@francesbakker5766]

It’s a nice way of saying that you have a Criminal record or known as a criminal. Also I think it should depend on the severity of the crime and whether it causes harm to others. For me, my record has always been squeaky clean and I plan on keeping it that way my entire life. Especially with the type of career I hope to get into that involved working with vulnerable people ❤️❤️

[@TheLucidLuxray]

No wonder a sizable number of felons end up back in prison.

[@henryruggsiii3970]

Because they’re career thugs and can not help themselves.

[@brianclittle1593]

Yeah I know right. They make it easier to get a gun then a place to stay it's crazy.

[@大疯狼]

thats what they want Law Enforcement is a lucrative business so why would the eradicate crime?? It'd be like quitting your job to collect welfare in a way, it wouldn't make sense

[@pyromike7237]

Don't committ felonies 😨

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@pyromike7237 Being dead is better than being a felon.

[@imthatguy6292]

They need to fix this broken system A felon is still human & depending on the felony they should be able to live there life like a regular person.

[@novideostopost1268]

Go be a correctional officer for a year

[@TaylorWilmes]

Are pedofiles people?

[@waitaminute6396]

@@novideostopost1268 go be a dude who thinks he’s better than everyone else and abuses his power over the convicts* fixed your comment for you.

[@austcol2010]

@@TaylorWilmes No. round them up and shoot them by the dozens

[@pyromike7237]

It's not a "broken system" It's 100% entirely the fault of the felon. Nothing justifies committing a felony

[@ckevorkianxo]

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS INFOGRAPHICS!!! *MOST* felons are good people who were either self-medicating and became addicted, or non-violent offenders who have grown past their mistakes... I'm from NH & while I believe ALL perps who have victims (pedos, abusers, killers, etc) should NEVER be able to escape their records - I also know from my own experience that OUR COUNTRY NEEDS TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO GROW PAST THEIR OLD MISTASKES!!!!

[@beardneck8407]

I'm a recovering addict and a felon , 2 years clean and i have a job .. props to my family for never giving up on me

[@jorgecastillo2391]

My uncle serves around 19 years and was convicted of theft and I believe drug use. He was able to go to school and get a job as a truck driver. He works anywhere from 60-70 hours a week but he’s making 6 figures. It’s not impossible but it is hard and he had a lot of support from family

[@megaultrasonic]

Do you mean 6 figures? 3 figures is in the hundreds. 6 figures is hundreds of thousands.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Yea truckers make up to $200k a year especially if you’re the owner and operator.

[@catmuffin371]

People go to jail do their time and still gotta pay after they get out

[@catmuffin371]

@Bobby Jackal ik man it needs to be fixed

[@patriciajacobs8224]

*I read the title as "Things You Can't Do If You're A FELLA". Guess reading really is fundamental.*

[@kayleighweber1016]

That is great fella

[@cometjockeydave4041]

And then we wonder why recidivism is such a problem as though it had nothing to do with the way we hate on them. In this way society truly is the problem, and a mass attitude shift needs to happen, because if jobs were easier to get after prison recidivism would go down because jobs aren't merely about getting luxuries for ourselves, they're about survival. Not to mention in this way these crimes have a life sentence because it will haunt you for life.

[@Wraithsong]

yup. to many folks dieing in prison for non violent weed type crimes. no guns or cops n robbers action. just common folks thrown into prison for have an burnt roach in their car.

[@genericscout5408]

If it was easy to get a job after going to prison, some citizens might literally want to go to prison for training for jobs.

[@unfathomableactions597]

Would you hire a former felon?

[@TjamVideoMan]

0:21 - Japan AND Thailand do not require a Visa. You can stay 90 days as a tourist...

[@paulbrower3297]

In Michigan, if you use a motor vehicle in a crime, including traveling to get to the crime or leaving the scene, whether a driver or a passenger, you can be denied a driver's license. This applies to many drug offenders who may use a car for transporting drugs.

[@bakslashr]

Remember kids, don't commit felonies until you are president.

[@Shinigamix666]

Haha xd

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

Remember kids, don't get within sniffing distance of the current president.

[@jerryherrin6470]

@@JohnDoe-vf2yo Remember kids, drink lots of water before visiting the orange man in his russian hotel room.

[@mikenonya9741]

@@jerryherrin6470 I'm shocked you're so happy the world is falling apart under Biden. You are happy with the inflation, rockets killing Jews, North Korean Nukes. Ukraine belongs to Putin anyway, who finds senile Joe to be "Mentally sharp". And with Kamala refusing to do her job counting the so many more kids in border cages than under "Orange Man." I'm glad you can afford $5 for a gallon of gas or milk, and are so cool with "transgender story time" for small children at taxpayer expense. You're a genius just like Kanye.

[@mekhijohnsonwarriors1519]

like trump

[@thecoloursquad8572]

Convicted offenders have the right to vote in Canada, even IN prison.

[@TheWidowmaker430]

In some states in the US felons can vote.

[@Friendship1nmillion]

🤬 : Yeah the only place I wanna see this happen is in a movie { at the cinema } . 👨‍⚖️🇦🇺

[@BrokeSpaceLaser]

@@TheWidowmaker430 most states actually.

[@rosshoover6986]

No way

[@romanbellic2178]

Good

[@DisdonnPlays]

Even misdemeanors can be hard to get jobs with in the USA because everyone thinks that all crimes are the same. WalMart and many companies automatically keep you from most positions for any criminal offense.

[@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud]

Not after 7 years. Most companies hire after a 7 year period. They won’t even look further than that:

[@donaldlyons17]

@@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud In my experience the very low paying jobs are like that BUT those that pay well from the start tend to look for any record of criminal convictions!!!

[@megaultrasonic]

@@donaldlyons17 Almost all salaried positions that pay at least $75,000 per year do lifelong checks, so that dumb misdemeanor that you caught 20 years ago will ultimately affect how well you can do.

[@WiseAssGamer]

The way we treat ex-cons in our society is criminal.

[@vandoandrade9721]

They are felons, not Boy Scouts! Nobody would like to have a felon as a coworker 😒

[@WiseAssGamer]

@@vandoandrade9721 I've worked with ex-cons, most we're really cool and just want to turn their lives around, and most are not the monsters we make them out to be.

[@vandoandrade9721]

@@WiseAssGamer im not in law school but I’m pretty sure there are felonies and misdemeanors for a reason, only very bad stuff are felonies so, if you make a small mistake you get a misdemeanor conviction, but felonies are a different world, only bad or evil guys have felonies in their record, that’s why a felony doesn’t go away forever, it’s important for us to know who the bad guys are in order to avoid them. Felons do have the right to turn their lives around, but far away from the good citizens

[@danimotomaga17]

@@vandoandrade9721 evil bad guy here. Hi. Can you tell me your three biggest contributions to our society?

[@vandoandrade9721]

@@danimotomaga17 never arrested, hard worker, tax payer = good citizen 👍

[@spyrodragon8697]

this video is depressing, if you are convicted even for the smallest thing your whole life is pretty much impossible to live, we need to redo some of these laws so that former offenders have a chance at life if they make better for themselves

[@thehardtruth3027]

Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding

[@AnimMouse]

Felony is not the smallest thing.

[@pitbull82]

Dude, this guy has all the topics we need and deserve! Love this channel

[@ChrisJohnson-pc3pd]

I was convicted of drug crime about ten years ago and I can attest to how hard it was to find a job for the first few months. The only thing I could get was dishwasher and that was only because they couldn't find anyone else and I had a four year college degree. I knew lots of other people I was locked up with who wanted to go straight but ended up going back to crime because they couldn't find a job after they got out and there was no support system to help them. Its a revolving door and only 2 out of 3 felons actually stay out of jail once released.

[@hugosinclair6798]

some felonies are dumb, in Florida it's a felony to break those glass containers to fire extinguishers, very dumb

[@robertsteinbach7325]

Isn't it now a felony to say "Gay" and "Woke" in Florida?

[@Camopar87]

I was a Correctional Officer when I got charged with a felony that I didn't do and had to resign. I had a very hard time finding another job. The charges were dropped and I'm in the process of getting it expunged

[@Pupyluv98]

Honey not being allowed to serve on a jury is a blessing

who is honey

[@Pupyluv98]

@ I’m not literally calling someone honey. What. Have you never been on the internet before..

[@tonyacosta4574]

@@Pupyluv98 u r very pretty

[@Pupyluv98]

@@tonyacosta4574 u r very weird

[@tonyacosta4574]

@@Pupyluv98 aww thank you kindly

[@redd3a7h47]

My chemistry teacher back in high school was a convicted felon and had a DUI. He’s a good guy but honestly I don’t know how he had that job with marks like that on his record

[@michaelbergs4488]

People make mistakes. I've made a few. It doesn't mean we are bad people. Only if you commit the same crime over and over that makes you a bad person.

[@unfathomableactions597]

Love this comment since I am looking for work as a chemistry teacher. Not a former felon but I suspect Covid-19, and my Asperger's syndrome has made employment difficult.

[@slackhackman9115]

Become a bartender like me! Having a criminal record and a sense of humor has always seemed to help me in my libation career.🙂👍

[@landopeezy2382]

Once you get in the system and have a record it will follow you your whole life....

[@dismothafuka405]

Unless a minor or sealed or both.

[@santyxes]

I have a felony and will probably have it for the rest of my life, applied for a big job and I think I might get it yall🙏 anything is possible just have to work for it and have faith ✝️⛏️

[@beemerwt4185]

I will say that time passing does matter. My father is a convicted fellon and decided to make his own business instead of working for someone else, which helped in the earlier years of his life. After some 20+ years he was able to maintain a job in his field, Software Engineering, because he was able to prove he was skilled enough and had experience post-lockup.

[@SWISS-1337]

Made Ties angry? They have sentient clothing in Thailand? That's awesome! Seriously though, the purpose of prison should be rehabilitation, so what part of destroying their chances to do anything, will stop them from going back to prison? Personally, I think I'd go straight back to illegal activities if I couldn't get a job. What choice do they have? I understand that people deserve punishment, especially if it's a bad crime, however, destroying their life going forward will stop them from complete rehabilitation.

[@GyeongmiBaeb]

I definitely agree. I was watching this show "Kid Killers" I think it's called and one case really stood out. This guy was 13 when he shot and killed his favorite teacher. It was a very impulsive killing and had mental health awareness been what it is today, I don't think he would've gotten nearly as much time. Anyway, he was sentenced to 28 years so he has 8 more years before being released. His lawyer was saying how he hopes he'll make good decisions upon release but what chance does he have? He has spent over half his life in prison, many of which were his formative years. At the age of 41 he'll be a convicted murderer of a very high profile case. Even if he has managed to get his GED, a degree, and job training the chances of someone hiring him are extremely low. He most likely won't even be equipped mentally to deal with life outside of prison. He really doesn't even have a chance. It's quite sad. The US has more people in prison than any other country as well as the highest incarceration rate despite having some of the the harshest punishments. Obviously our way isn't working to reduce recidivism or success rate upon release but nothing seems to be even in the hopes of changing

[@tonycagle3971]

I'm a felon and it's never stopped me from getting a job not even one time

[@tonycagle3971]

It really just almost never comes up at jobs in the us

[@krisrivera3514]

Mine always comes up and i havent even been convicted

[@iamtheswaggod6136]

Same

[@ANDROLOMA]

An intelligent, enlightened society would place emphasis upon reintegrating those transgressors who have fallen short then paid their debt. An apathetic and adverse society would continue to punish them, and regard them as expendable.

[@shieldmaiden1318]

The peer support certification is a Giodsend. I have a degree in forensic psych but i also have bipolar disorder and committed drug felonies when off my meds. Getting back into my field is possible with the peer support program. Not to the degree I may have if I hadn't gone astray, but I can get my foot in the door again.

[@ryand8406]

“A convicted felon could still become a politician” it all makes sense now…

[@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud]

I mean I hope so. They are the ones who can update these outdated laws and give back human rights. Make real change. Nobody knows the cruelty of our system more so than someone with a checkered past. To climb above your mistakes, to endure, that is character you can’t buy.

[@Elcucuydestavendogorda]

Look at Donald trump

[@asktheuniverse2718]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you……THE IDIOTIC US CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM

[@Duck_Dodgers]

People forget prison is not rehabilitation, it is punishment for a crime.

[@Duck_Dodgers]

I did not say anything about rights or when you get out. I just said prison was punishment not rehabilitation. After you serve your time and possible probation or anything else it should be over.

[@elgus3802]

@@Duck_Dodgers Bro are you okay who are you talking to

[@chuckmaxon3727]

I have never seen a person sent to the "department of punishment" , we call it the "department of corrections" which is a joke. No one comes out of prison corrected. Most learn new skills in crime.

[@samsmith8086]

@@chuckmaxon3727 you can't blame them either. I did 16 months as a first time offender. Every job I've applied to has denied me because of my past, and mind you, this was 8 years ago. So what should someone like me do, to make some money?

[@Zachtheripper2]

@@Duck_Dodgers you should look at the reasons for prison. Yes technically punishment but it’s meant to rehabilitate people but in fact does the opposite

[@gmoney4980]

Heck... with this job environment in 2021... truck driving pays more than some people who has their Master's college degree.

[@kellycollins3752]

Construction is were it’s at the money is better than many college graduates jobs. The only drawback is that you have to work hard.

[@nicholas9051]

Good vid man! Housing is definitely #1 in my book. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find somewhere to live when I got out the joint. Jobs are easier also now

[@Zeratek]

The military gets more laxed when they need troops when wars are going on. Happened in the Iraq surge they offered more waivers and even some felonies were permitted.

[@Urbanstrangler]

Name one good reason for blanket banning felons from getting jobs.

[@doggeelikesit9849]

Stupidity.

[@djmagnus923]

This is why i can’t study!! 😂

[@kelliesaunders4905]

A felon can vote. The first thing my parole officer told me was “register to vote” We can also still get good jobs. I make $25/hr working as a technical associate. Companies get tax credits for hiring felons, it’s an incentive to get us all to work! My felonies were burglary and malicious wounding. No drugs were involved, or government stuff… that might make a difference. Just do some checking. You will have more going for you than you think. (You can also travel at least to The Netherlands as well. Had a wonderful vacay there!) Still can’t serve on a jury.

[@Loner-DestroyedWoman]

State?

[@melissadwiggins]

Not all felons lose their right to vote. It depends on what kind of felony you get. Actually, it's only about a quarter of offenses stop you from voting, maybe not that many. Other than that; yeah, it screws up your entire life. But you can vote! *eye roll*

[@Komodokhan148]

If you have a felony on your record because you were convicted of a non violent crime, Hire an attorney to work with you in order to get that felony permanently expunged/sealed off your record.

[@barbedtarbox6629]

What money? They can't get jobs?

[@Komodokhan148]

@@barbedtarbox6629 Either set up a go fund me page or work with a non profit organization. That or ask family members to cover some of the legal fees.

[@xjsvg8054]

You need a 7-10 year wait minimum in most states to even apply to get one expunged. it is not that simple to just "ask your family for money" or "start a gofundme group" either bro

[@rociogoodwin9002]

If someone is watching this and you feel defeated because the system is so messed up, DON'T GIVE UP!! don't think that you need a job where it will only drain you. FIND YOUR PASSION AND GO AFTER IT!!

[@大疯狼]

thats right. Travel and buy and home too.. If the USA won't let you live your life, leave it and go somewhere laxer like Europe or South America !! There's felon's living abroad working and living in houses but *if you can manage to not become one in the first place, stick to it* !!

[@Vixinnnn]

Being a felon is just a permanent de buff lol

[@Loner-DestroyedWoman]

Lol

[@msharp6887]

The answer is nothing. There is nothing a felony prevents you from doing. It just takes time and perserverence

[@krazyspartanodst]

Were you a felon?

[@msharp6887]

@@krazyspartanodst Yes. I have two felony convictions. Through time and effort, i have regained my civil liberties, including gun ownership, graduated college, earned two professional licenses, and i currently own and run two businesses. A contracting company, and a real estate investment company. I'm not going to say it was easy. And i have faced constant judgment along the way, but simply crying about your situation and not trying gets u no where.

[@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud]

And the ability to go against impossible odds. But yeah if you make it, you literally are one of the strongest people alive.

[@msharp6887]

@@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud the point is the odds are not impossible. Not even that bad.

[@SaiyanMonkeyScumAndProud]

@@msharp6887 that is a lie. I’ve lived it. And a large percent of felons reoffend, die, lack opportunity, or have shorter life expectancy. Without a good support system you basically are as good as dead. The first couple years are the hardest, you WILL be struggling. If you manage to make it past 7years you may have a chance to somewhat normalize your life without reoffending.

[@Fernandoh183]

Here in the state of Texas, you can’t be a truck driver if you’re a convicted felon. They won’t even let you apply for a commercial driver license (CDL)

[@916009]

So ... if I am a felon, I can get a job picking fruit? Woooo, rolling in the bucks.

[@jamesh8419]

Selling drugs doesn't sound to bad when the government only allows you to make $8 an hour

[@jeehill9592]

These are the struggles i had to complete with for so long. I was working fast food in my mid 20s despite having a degree just to try to make enough money to pay the legal entities to stay out of jail. Most of the jobs that hire felons won't hire violent felons.

[@donaldlyons17]

Yeah people ignore income and jobs are essential for survival!!!!!

[@sburton015]

I think felons do face a lot of discrimination. Me, I was never charged with a felony, however back in 2011, I did have a misdemeanor DUI and a couple of other misdemeanors, however this past year, I was still able to travel from Florida, USA to Queretaro, Mexico and none of the officers at the Mexican customs and immigrations never said anything about my criminal history. I think however other countries may be more stricter.

[@williamsauls2648]

Nice. A video of all the things one should be able to do after paying their dues.

[@IRONFORSKN]

As a person who’s likely to be convicted of a felony I’m terrified now

[@sheilafitzgerald478]

Same here, I am possibly getting falsely charged with elder abuse and domestic violence. The person pressing the charges also had a fresh-looking bruise and is saying I’m the one who caused it, when I honest-to-god did not, but it’s like “yeah right everyone says that”

[@najahshikamaru620]

Hopefully y’all can beat it and get it off your records. If not it’s a very steep uphill battle to ensure

[@documentingconflict]

Congratulations on 10million

[@kiera260]

I was the 10 millionth subscriber :)

[@siennaq5553]

@@kiera260 no I was

[@dylanstrobel3965]

Everyone deserves a 2nd chance some of these people go out and commit more crimes cuz they can’t get a job they are just trying to survive.

[@TaylorWilmes]

What about pedofiles?

[@dylanstrobel3965]

@@TaylorWilmes what do you mean?

[@TaylorWilmes]

@@dylanstrobel3965 is that why pedofiles go out and commit crimes because they haven’t gotten a second chance?

[@dylanstrobel3965]

@@TaylorWilmes I guess so.

[@dantompkins2584]

@@TaylorWilmes legal age should be 16 17 also special secumstaces should apply defund svu police

[@cliffordgolson4968]

In Texas, you can’t rent any apartment or home

[@TitanicExpertJamesGrass]

That’s when u lie

[@anthonytoliver9981]

Not true

[@fluxision4823]

Yeah, i doubt that

[@spacekadebt1641]

I grew up in central Texas. Picked up 2 felonies there. 1) 3rd dwi 2) motion to revoke probation for a 4th. (I have since quit drinking, finally. Better late than never) While there were many places that refused me (not even asking what kind of crime it was) there are some that will. You do have to work harder than every one else to find a place, no matter how much time has passed. Houses are easier to get into than apartments but not by much. They turn you into an animal for a few bad choices, then talk all this rehabilitation b.s... Reap what you sow, I suppose. For the rest of your life.

[@anthonytoliver9981]

@@spacekadebt1641 Waco here! What part of central tx you from?

[@thegrimreefer7016]

I got a misdemeanor battery that I was falsely accused of at 18. I couldn't get a job anywhere that was working with customers! In a service based economy I was stuck with jobs like sanitation and dishwasher. Been turned down for many jobs houses and jury's. So... alot of this is hypothetical it makes it sound alot easier than it is. Making a living is nearly impossible and you can not get a house. But probation requires these things so they can literally be thrown back in jail for not getting a job or house yet it's totally leagal and common to be turned down due to a felony. Even with my misdemeanor I was turned down for a gun aswell so even with lesser crimes you can have similar problems. Never sighn a plea no matter how "good" of an option they make it sound!

[@miguelrobb5719]

Then get the misdemeanor expunged

[@kyrenthang8633]

A convicted felon apparently aspires to the office of President through a loophole, (nobody ever thought such could happen). 😆

[@jazzmia123]

Lol I read falcon before re-reading felon 🤣

[@tronzi0661]

same bro😂

[@TheRealConeMan]

Thanks for letting know all this AFTER i became a felon

[@Wraithsong]

sorry for your loss.

[@wandaperi]

**Your comment has been redacted Reason: Criminal**

[@ebogar42]

You can go to college or a tech school and most of those jobs you can get. Welding is one of those jobs and is a great job. They don't really care if you have a felony. They hire you for your skills. I was lucky enough to go back to college and get an associates degree in science with emphasis in welding.

[@donaldlyons17]

School is not easy and cost money so......

[@ebogar42]

@@donaldlyons17 Doesn't cost anything if you're poor enough. You can get grants you don't have to pay back. If not that loans through financial aid. School isn't all that hard either. Just takes some dedication and keeping up with the work. Most tests are super simple and a lot open book or you can use the computer. The homework is always open book and you can find pretty much anything online or youtube videos if you don't understand some things.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@ebogar42 Well I don't know how you would know what is hard/ not hard for other people besides yourself. And yes getting an education for cheap is possible if your underlying condition are correct (how do you pay for your basics, transportation, etc.?) However willingness to do something does not mean you have the ability to do it well enough to even be employable!!!!! I know this because one of the people I lived with during the Great Recession could not get his budget right without a ton of help and that was even after at least 3 years of constant support!!!!!! I know this because after 3 years his support left and you know it was as bad as before!!!!!

[@zfade9909]

This is why I like this channel they don’t try to sugar code stuff they say it straight

[@MD-ki7qw]

I feel like if u did your time and ur out u should be able to get a job!

[@iamasmurf1122]

Entering Australia 🇦🇺 you can have convictions and on declaration forms all it states is that if you have spent more than a year you have to declare that ; if you do declare it it does not mean you won’t be denied access .; it depends on what you did

[@tedwojtasik8781]

Poor man sells an ounce of weed to make rent, gets busted, goes to jail for 18 months with a felony conviction. Man is released and cannot find job, cannot find a home, cannot do anything without violating parole. So, poor man with no job and no home steals a loaf of bread to survive and is busted, goes back to jail. See the problem here? Until prison's primary goal is rehabilitation, until the system gives these people a chance and opportunity prison will always be a revolving door for most. Prison is business, makes big money and business is good.

[@justhereforthevideos2798]

Can u vote in prison? No? Here in 🇨🇦 prisoners vote I believe.

[@BasicallySai]

Oooh Canada is epic 🍁 I’m not from there but it’s epic

[@justhereforthevideos2798]

@@BasicallySai lol while I agree, we have our issues and embarrassments too. But I seem to remember highschool many moons ago teaching us that in prison you vote.

[@daemonrobertson1203]

I am a Felon. Not only does being a felon prevent you from everything mentioned in this video one big thing they didn't mention is that you can't get business loans either. You're technically allowed to so I'm sure there's rare or very influenced situations that it happens but one of the things they use to determine a loan is "moral turpitude" or a similar phrase but they use it to dig up your record and deny you. So it's much more difficult to get the money needed to start a small business and work for yourself as well as being hired by anyone to work for at liveable wages. The prison industrial complex is a real thing!

[@michaelweston409]

That's really depressing

[@buckweatable]

Hey Infographics show. I love your videos and all, and I find a lot of this intriguing however, as an avid firearms collector and enthusiast I must say, being a felon automatically bans you from owning a gun, or passing a background (NICS) check for the rest of your like to buy a firearm. When you do buy a gun you have to fill out a form (Form 4473) from the ATF that asks a bunch of questions regarding citizenship and criminal/mental health background. Even if you have a misdemeanor criminal background of domestic violence, or you use marijuana, you may not own a gun according to federal law. When it comes to a felony charge the only way to earn your rights back to own a gun is by a pardon.

[@kevinakers9133]

The only benefit, I will never have to do jury duty again

[@unhingedconnoisseur164]

fun fact: when you’re a felon, you can’t do a felony

[@derpypaws1250]

Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes

[@porshprix4286]

Two companies that I personally know hire convicted felons are McDonald's and the Dollar store chain.

[@marcstates178]

Convicted felon in Pennsylvania. To put it into perspective...you know the grass is greener on the other side. They tell you ya, you can have it. Get rehabilitated, get educated, there is all sorts of support for you when you get out. They then say here is your freedom, see the grass...no just look you have to stay on the sidewalk. 4 completed state certified apprenticeships, multiple specialty training certifications from both government and corporate entities, model inmate/parolee. None of it matters because of a mistake I made when I was 17. I am now 41 have accepted the fact I will never be a real person again.

[@Greyskydies]

A felon is sentenced for life. Can’t get a good job, can’t go place, have things others have, can’t even volunteer at your own child’s school.

[@blacklyfe6881]

Felons can get jobs but it's harder.