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If one commits a criminal act (e.g. B & E and theft) would they lose their ability to practice law? in the state? in the country? What if its a felony? Would a government agency fire you?
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
Depends on the act, their record, and the specific rules of the state. If disbarred in one state, I believe you have to notify all others you belong to, and disclose when applying to others. A Gov agency would almost certainly fire you unless something truly stupid (e.g. trespassing on neighbor's land)...you'd also lose your clearance.Anonymous User wrote:Would rather be anonymous because of the question.
If one commits a criminal act (e.g. B & E and theft) would they lose their ability to practice law? in the state? in the country? What if its a felony? Would a government agency fire you?
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gwuorbust
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
lulz. are you planning on getting a lawl degree then going on a B&E crime spree once you graduate?
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CanadianWolf
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
This thread is mistitled. A felony conviction usually results in disbarment or, at least, suspension from the bar, but you still have your law degree.
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
do you have any sources for felony convictions leading to disbar?CanadianWolf wrote:This thread is mistitled. A felony conviction usually results in disbarment or, at least, suspension from the bar, but you still have your law degree.
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CyLaw
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
Unless it has changed, this is true in some jurisdictions.Anonymous User wrote:do you have any sources for felony convictions leading to disbar?CanadianWolf wrote:This thread is mistitled. A felony conviction usually results in disbarment or, at least, suspension from the bar, but you still have your law degree.
Automatic Disbarment: A Convicted Felon's Just Desserts. 13 Hastings Const. L.Q. 433 (LinkRemoved)
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CanadianWolf
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Re: Criminal Act = Lose Law degree?
But disbarment is not always permanent. Some of those disbarred for commission & conviction of a felony can be reinstated. Eligibility may vary by jurisdiction & successful motion for reinstatement often depends upon one's political connections.
