Prison enforces all manner of limits on a person. Many freedoms we take for granted on the outside are lost here. From where to sleep to deciding when to shower, all is controlled. When one is released, some freedoms remain lost. Firearm rights amongst these. Felons know they should not ever be seen with a … Read More
When we become adults, it is vital to find gainful work. The jobs we acquire are what will form the foundation for our careers. And it is from this that we build our wealth. For those that land in prison, this path is derailed. Even just a year on the inside can lead to serious … Read More
Some of the most available jobs for felons are in the transport sector. With growing consumer demands across the country, many companies require these services. They want drivers that can undertake both short and long-distance deliveries. Many of these jobs require the drivers to be able to access a myriad of locations. Today, many secure … Read More
Prison is a highly stressful environment. From the threat of assault to enclosed spaces, people have every reason to want to avoid it. It can, however, be impossible if convicted of a felony. Felony offenses attract a penalty of over a year in prison. This prolonged incarceration naturally causes many to crave their freedom. Once … Read More
Regaining your freedom of movement after having spent time in prison is a great feeling. Going where you want, when you want is liberating. For many felons, there is often the urge to flex this muscle a bit more. Traveling beyond our borders is an ambition for a lot of people. Whether it is to … Read More
Trying to find a decent job is not always easy. For every vacancy, there are multiple applications from deserving candidates. Competition can be quite high, even for low-level jobs. Having a criminal conviction can make this all the tougher. About 1 in 3 Americans are arrested by the time they are 23 years old. And … Read More
Life after prison is not easy. There are many new challenges to be overcome. These include trying to reconnect with family, finding a job, and decent housing. Many that are released, do so under the terms of parole or probation. This refers to early release or substitute for a prison term. The felon remains under … Read More
Being released from prison is a good thing. But it also means starting over, often with few resources. All the years you could have been building wealth will have gone to prison. Your family may also have spent a good sum on lawyers’ fees. That often means they would have much less money to help … Read More
Once out of prison, a felon will likely want to visit some places and people. A return to freedom of movement is reason for joy. There are roughly over 2 million active and reserve military personnel in the US military. There is a good chance many have family and friends that have been in prison. … Read More
One of the biggest downsides of a felony conviction is the loss of certain rights. Many felons will find that being released from prison is not the end of their problems. Amongst the lasting effects of these convictions is the revocation of gun rights. That means a felon cannot buy, possess, transport, or use a … Read More