Prison Life/Professions Denied to Felons

[colleen_odea]

I've googled and wikied "first day in state prison", "life in prison", "life in state prison", "list of professions denied to convicted felons", "professions not allowed to convicted felons", and other variations thereof. I've found some stuff, but not exactly what I'm looking for

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[reapermum]

I may have to make that manslaughter to get him out before he dies of old age,

Why? Murderers don't usually serve more than about 10 years before they're out on parole. Unless the Red Tops make a fuss (e.g. Myra Hyndley, Huntley) then they tend not to get out. But routine murder, only about 10 years on average.

[colleen_odea]

Thank you for reminding me of this. I've seen enough crime dramas and news to know better but hadn't thought it through, obviously. *sigh*

[anonymous]

Where and when?

[colleen_odea]

Present day, USA. In the Midwest - I'm not certain of the state, yet, unfortunately - I realize that will make some difference. Generalities are fine for now, though.

[atropos_lee]

Where and when?

[colleen_odea]

USA, present day. Boy, do I feel silly leaving this part out! Anyway, it's the Midwest. I know which state will make some difference, unfortunately I'm not sure yet which one. I'm happy with generalities at the moment.

[colleen_odea]

Thank you! I'll do some research in that direction.

[lanerose]

The positions someone would be denied tend to be related to the crime they committed. For instance, you don't hire an embezzler to be your accountant. On the other hand, someone who commits vehicular manslaughter - while a poor choice for a pizza delivery man - could make an excellent accountant.