Is Their a Statue of Limitation on a Felony That Will Allow a Felon to Teach in Georgia?
Question by : Is their a statue of limitation on a felony that will allow a felon to teach in georgia?
If a person is a one time non-violent felon and the charge is over 10 years old, will they be allowed to become a teacher?
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Answer by W Y
The answer depends on the nature of the felony.
Georgia law prohibits anyone from getting a teacher’s certificate if they have been convicted of a felony involving “moral turpitude.” Not all crimes will prevent you from getting a certificate. The following are examples of crimes that do *not* involve moral turpitude (not all of them are felonies, but some are):
Driving under the influence
Carrying a concealed weapon
Unlawful sale of liquor
Fighting
Simple Battery
Simple Assault
Child abandonment
Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana
Among the crimes that do involve moral turpitude, most of the are pretty obvious: murder/manslaughter, theft, issuing a bad check, and selling drugs. There are a few others.
Bottom line: You may be able to get a teaching certificate, depending on what you were convicted for.
Good luck, and I hope this helps.