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    Nov 28, 2010, 07:08 PM
    If a person is arrested for a felony but the charges were dropped are they a felon?
    I was arrested in NJ for a Third Degree offense which is what they call a felony but the charges were downgraded to a disorderly persons offense (or misdemeanor). The charges were eventually dismissed. I know it will be on my arrest record but am I considered a felon?
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    Nov 28, 2010, 07:40 PM

    No because you were not convicted of a felony,
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    Nov 29, 2010, 05:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mrslipknot1488 View Post
    I know it will be on my arrest record but am I considered a felon?
    Hello m:

    No, you're NOT a felon. Your arrest record means NOTHING in the ordinary scope of things. Any potential employer you may encounter will NOT find out about it. Your bank won't find out about it. Your potential suitors can't find out about it... Being arrested is no big deal. Being CONVICTED is a big deal.

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    Nov 29, 2010, 11:58 AM
    No your not by the court you were dropped down to a misdemeanor so that means you have a misdemeanor 100% positive
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