People convicted of misdemeanors often serve a stint in jail and are then subject to probation, a period of oversight during which the offender, ideally, meets various conditions that may include holding down a job, attending class or completing a drug rehab program. The idea is to ensure that the person convicted of the crime has the wherewithal and the attitude to avoid getting into trouble again. Unfortunately, a criminal record, even for a misdemeanor, too often weighs against the offender in the search for work or school or job-training placement.
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