One way around the “legalities” is to start a consulting business. Most any business can hire you on a consultant basis and no worries about background check bs.
It’s what I did, do, and will most likely do until I reach my monetary goal and retire.
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My man
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I’ve got a cannabis felony in Mi, I can vote, I have my pass port, can’t own a gun legally, I don’t know about liquor licensing, the state will cut up to 50% off of licensing for cannabis depending on the level of harm the cannabis conviction has had on your life.
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How can you vote and a passport? I was told by my probation officer in 93 I’m basically faked the rest of my life for any of the above I mentioned.
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Alot has changed since 93! Apply for your Voter’s registration, you’ll get it. And the passport is fine to get, but you have to check with the embassy of the country you want to visit to make sure it’s alright. I was able to get both of mine. And Australia told me to go fuck myself when I asked them if I could visit! Mexico, Central, and South America are all accessible. Along with the everywhere in Caribbean!
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If I get into Mexico, I’m NOT leaving! Se hablo espanol, so-so.
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Ya you should be good on both fronts. I know someone who couldn’t leave the state in Ohio got their pass port and hit a Caribbean cruise 
no one was the wiser
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Well sheeeeeeeet!
I wonder if I can get over to the UK! Been itching to catch a man U, liverpool, or chelsea game for 20yrs now
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Your shit was so long ago… Usually it’s 10 years. I was told I can stop putting it on job applications after 10 years. (I’m not sure about that.)
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Felonies may prohibit you from entering some countries (depends on the laws of the country your trying to visit) but they can’t stop you from getting a passport. Voting laws are by state, your felony was in Florida, Florida has shitty laws for felons voting( though I believe that has recently changed) but Michigan allows felons to vote, just not while incarcerated.
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Depends on the company and the background checks. I know when getting red badged to work at nukes criminal records won’t necessarily flag you as long as you disclose EVERYTHING, seen bad credit records get guys turned around more often than records, and most guys in the trades have one.
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Honesty is always the best policy!
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Ask me how I know
Hash felon here. Was red badged for over 8 years up until January when I left their employment for bigger brighter horizons.
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I was facing LIFE for non-violent cannabis related offenses in 2018. As of 2021 I have no criminal record. The system is garbage, people who support our police have likely never been in my shoes. Cross your T’s dot your I’s and hire quality council… and most importantly don’t divulge information to the enemy!
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Im a felon. I can’t own a gun but I can vote own a passport and I have a mj badge here working in co. Just can’t own a gun is the only kick in the nuts. Not sure sure your po said that but its a lie.
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What trade?
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Machinist
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I got my record expunged after 10 this last spring years and now I can do all those things
Only $1400 and a few months wait.
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When I got pulled over I knew I was fucked - before I even told the cop my name I said “I’D LIKE TO SPEAK TO A LAWYER PLEASE” and every word after that aside from identifying info when asked was ‘lawyer please’.
The please worked out well. The second time I got arrested they gave me donuts via my politeness tactic. The first time I tried to give the thumbs up in my mugshot every time they’d take it so they handcuffed me to the wall and said they’d kick my ass if I did it again. I’d still do it again.
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