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Convicted felons can't vote. They can't own a gun. If they do, it's a five year prison sentence. Many employers won't hire a convicted felon. They have to be careful not to get arrested again because the sentences from judges get harsher - such as 25 years for a third strike in some states. They may be on parole which can have lots of restrictions such as a curfew, no going to bars, or testing for alcohol and drugs. In Ky. we have the persistent offender statute. 2nd felony with the PFO(persisitant felony offender) you will get the max sentence,ie,class D felony carries 1 to five years.

With the pfo, you will get 5 eyesore's. On the third felony conviction with the PFO it's a whole nother ball game. The class

D felony gets enhanced to a class C felony which carries 5 to 10 years and is usually 10 flat, no parole unless your very connected in some way.

Violent crimes , even for first timers, you must do 85% of your sentence befor you see the parole board. As said befor.finding a job at all is close to impossible due to the simplicity of getting a background check. The PFO and violent crime enhancements is why the Ky prisons are so over populated.

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A convicted felon may face challenges such as difficulty finding employment, housing, and securing financial assistance due to their criminal record. They may also lose certain rights, such as the right to vote or own a firearm in some cases. Social stigma and limited opportunities for rehabilitation can make it hard for them to reintegrate into society.

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