May we not be judged! What restrictions does a criminal record impose on a citizen?


Legal consequences of a criminal record

A criminal record entails negative consequences of a social and criminal legal nature.

Negative consequences of criminal orientation:

  • imposition of a more severe punishment for a newly committed crime;
  • when assigning a type of correctional institution to a convicted person;
  • limiting the use of amnesty and suspended sentences;
  • supervision of citizens released from prison.

Negative consequences in the implementation of constitutional and civil rights:

  • it is prohibited to hold certain positions in the civil service, customs, judicial and law enforcement agencies;
  • it is prohibited to work in the field of teaching activities that involve raising minor children;
  • prohibited from working in the legal profession;
  • prohibited from holding leadership positions in the financial sector;
  • prohibited from working in aviation security services;
  • it is prohibited to carry out activities in certain areas (detective, security and others);
  • cannot serve in the armed forces;
  • you cannot stand for election and be elected to government bodies and local councils;
  • You cannot obtain a hunting license or a weapons license;
  • You cannot be a guardian or adoptive parent;
  • you cannot obtain citizenship;
  • You cannot travel outside the country.

This list is not exhaustive. There are other restrictions (depending on the type of crime committed).

A citizen is required to indicate the presence of a criminal record when filling out certain official documents in various authorities.

Expungement or expungement of a criminal record cancels all legal consequences provided for by criminal law associated with a criminal record.

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