Without going into details, I recently got off probation after being charged with a federal misdemeanor for accessing a computer and obtaining information. The damages were minimal at best, but I ended up getting a $25,000+ restitution order. I have no other marks on my record, not even a parking ticket.<p>I am wondering what effect this will have on my career opportunities. I have an AAS in Computer Forensics, and have had a fairly spotty job history due to the probation's prohibition on working with computers. I am in my early 20s and have had one systems administration job before.<p>When answering, it would be cool to see who has personal experience with this, who is in charge of hiring for their company, or who just has some thoughts.