I am a lawyer who has been suspended for a number of years as a result of two felony convictions. One was for drug-related activity. Another one was for bringing contraband into a prison. Based on my suspension and convictions, what will I be allowed to do in the future?  

The question suggests the lawyer is obviously seeking reinstatement to the practice of law. Though, clearly felony convictions are very serious, at least in Pennsylvania, the felony convictions will not bar someone from being reinstated to the practice of law if they can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they are reformed, changed, have the learning in the law, and that their admission to the practice of law will not be so egregious or bring disrepute, etc. The actual standard for the reinstatement to the practice of law is found at Rule 218(c)(3) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

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