(in the US) probably not. You would have to contact the Bar Association of the state in which you were interested in working and specifically ask.
yes only if you go to jail for the felony
In many countries you can do so.
Arraignment can take a couple days or a couple weeks. It all depends on the court schedule and the situation of your felony charge.
No, to be charged for a crime in the court of law there has to be supporting evidence.
A convicted felon would not be able to practice law in Virginia or in any other state. An attorney would probably not choose to commit a felony to begin with.
Felony? Not likely. It may be illegal to practice law without a license but running a firm is different than handling matters, giving advice and representing clients. Each state will have different rules so check the ethical rules for the state where you're intending to establish the practice.
yes, it is a separate charge
The background check would catch this and Texas law probably doesn't allow it.
You need to examine your release agreement and local law.
5 years in any state- Federal law.
Felony Charges Stay in your Specific State Permanently. They will also stay in your background for good too no matter if the Felony has been set aside from a Suspended Sentence or not. If you qualify under your state's law, you may want to try to get the Felony Charge Expunged later on down the road if you haven't committed any crime since the felony offense.
If it's an ongoing felony charge, or a felony conviction, no.