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My son pleaded guilty to a felony, which a judge reduced to a misdemeanor after he completed probation. Is he still considered a felon?

Asked on Feb 26th, 2021 on Criminal Law - Utah
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Does he need to report "was convicted of a felony" on employment or college applications if the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor after he paid all restitution and successfully completed probation? When potential employers run a background check, will it show the felony plea or will it show the misdemeanor? Thank you.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Provo, UT
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Your son is not a felon.  His prior felony was reduced to a Misdemeanor.  He should always report that he is not a felon.     Your son should inquire about an expungement if 5 years have passed.    When potential employers run a background check, will it show the felony plea or will it show the misdemeanor?   when non lawyers read a background report or court docket they will think it is a felony but upon more discerned reading it will state that it has been reduced to a Misdemeanor.  Always a problem with lay people reading background reports and jumping to conclusions.  You have to explain this sometimes.  Or get it expunged so most people will not see it.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2021 at 7:53 AM

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