What does a felony conviction mean for someone?

In your paper I would like you to discuss the importance of what happens in the courtroom. What does a felony conviction mean for someone? Were you surprised by anything you read in the readings this week? Then I would like you to discuss the impact of felony convictions on the lives of the people involved in this process. The stigma of a criminal record is something that can impact many aspects of everyday life. But some would ask, what is the alternative? Should we simply stop punishing people for their crimes? Can we lessen the stigma of a criminal record? I would like to hear your thoughts on these questions.You must include at least one citation from an academic source to support your position