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What can you legally not do because you got a felony?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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It may depend on the state you live in. As a generalstatement a convicted felon usually loses the right to vote - hold political office - own or possess firearms - and in the case of convicted sex offenders you may have restrictions on where you may reside.

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