What rights are lost when a person is convicted of a felony?
A felony conviction suspends a person's civil liberties. The person loses the right to:
- Hold public office of trust or profit
- Possess a gun
- Serve as a juror
- Vote

A felony conviction may also prevent a person from obtaining business and professional licenses, government secured loans and housing.

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1. What rights are lost when a person is convicted of a felony?
2. Can a person restore their civil liberties?
3. What if my felony conviction was in another state?
4. What if I was convicted of a felony in federal court?
5. How do I know if I am eligible to restore my rights?
6. What is setting aside judgment?
7. Where can I get an application?
8. Where do I get a copy of my Absolute Discharge?
9. Once I complete the application to receive a copy of my Certificate of Absolute Discharge, then what?
10. My Felony was dropped to a Misdemeanor, but background checks are still showing that I have a felony. Why?