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i am in the process of continuing my college education so i can fulfill my dream of teaching. my concern is that i got into trouble in florida when i was a juvenile in 1987. i was released on a PR bond because i was pregnant and i never went to court. I turned myself in in 1993 and they tried me as an adult. i was convicted and sentenced to 22 months DOC. i served 6months at a woman's work camp and was released withot any paper. here i am...16 yrs after my conviction and 22 years after my crime and i fear that my future will still be affected. Are there any schools which allow convicted felons to teach in SC? I was given the right to vote back in 2004 and would love to pursue my education in education! any info is appreciated. fyi---i was 17 and got in an argument with a friend. i entered his trailer while he was gone and vandalized the living room & kitchen. since it was after dark i was charged with "burglary of a dwelling"=when any person enters a dwelling and commits a crime wi...See More
darnell239 Tammi,

A convicted felon can't teach. If your crime would have happened as a juvenile and the record was sealed that would be different. Unfortunately, a felony conviction will prevent you from a lot of career opportunities. You could see if you can have your record expunged. That will take a lawyer and a petitioning to the courts. Good Lu...See More
Jun 12, 2009


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