Does a felony go away after 7 years?
Does a felony go away after 7 years?
No. This is a common misconception in the U.S. Once you are convicted of a felony, the felony remains on your record for the rest of your life. Even sealed and expunged records continue to exist, and can still be accessed and used under certain circumstances.
How bad is a Class C felony?
A class C felony is the least serious, but it still may be punished by no less than a year in jail and up to 10 years. If you have a previous felony conviction, a class C felony can result in no less than two years and up to 20 years in prison. Fines can be up to $15,000.
Can a Class C felony be expunged in Wisconsin?
Class C felonies are among the most serious offenses in Wisconsin, punishable by the maximum possible fine. (Wis. A Class C felony can never be expunged from your criminal record, and you may have some civil rights restricted, such as voting, crossing national borders, and holding some types of employment.
Can felons be cops?
The answer is no. There isn’t a law enforcement agency in the United States that will hire a felon. Even if your case was expunged the likelihood of anyone with a felony record becoming a cop is ZERO.
