Research and Policy Library
Report V - Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions
- Organization: American Bar Association
- Document Type: Report
- Date Created: Thursday, February 01, 2007
- Submitted: Friday, June 05, 2009
- Attachment(s): PDF
The fifth section of the Commission's report acknowledges and addresses the myriad collateral consequences of criminal convictions. It urges both the defense and prosecutors to be aware of, and inform clients of, these consequences. Furthermore, it calls for greater assistance for offenders seeking to neutralize these collateral consequences.
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