The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices.
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@8Z6P9KQ3yrs3Y
Yes, if the crime they committed (or commit while campaigning/in-office) doesn’t seriously affect their judgment and decisions, and they try their best at maintaining their duties.
@8YXSH9P3yrs3Y
Yes as long as the crime committed does not involve sexual Assault, financial scams and coercion, or any crime that goes against the charter of rights and freedoms, and these crimes were not committed in office. Once in office, the member must take a psych evaluation to determine a chance of a reoffend
@8YNQWJ53yrs3Y
it depends on the crime that was commited
@8VNWVPXConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have repented from their crime and understand the severity of what they have done.
@8VNWGY44yrs4Y
it depends on what kind of crime they did
@8VCS27H4yrs4Y
As long it was not a very serious crime, and they finished their sentence, I see no reason against it.
@8VCRVJZ4yrs4Y
It depends in how bad the crime is, why it was committed and whether the ex criminal regrets it.
@8VCQZPH4yrs4Y
@8PCPFGV4yrs4Y
If they turn over a new league and start a better life then crime then yes
@8VYSWPV4yrs4Y
Yes only after a decade of not committing a crime
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