usage note for felon Once a person has been convicted of a felony, he or she can be considered a felon for life, according to the strict meaning of the word. (The term ex-felon , for example, is rarely used.)

Is a felon and an ex convict the same thing?

Ex-felon would be used for someone who has served out their sentence but is not strictly correct usage. There is no difference. Once a felon, always a felon. Ex-felon would be used for someone who has served out their sentence but is not strictly correct usage.

What makes someone a convicted felon?

A felon is a person who has been charged and convicted of a felony offense. This often means that they received a jail or prison sentence for at least one year, and possibly longer. Generally speaking, a felony conviction will remain on a persons criminal record for the rest of their life.