Yes there are quite a few ways that a criminal record can affect you, let’s take a look below and the most common.
Employment: These days it is becoming increasingly more common that employment agencies and companies ask to do a criminal history check, this could impact their decision on whether they hire you.
Renting a property: Unfortunately, people tend to be cautious when renting a property to someone with a criminal record. It is becoming more common for rental agencies to ask to do a criminal history check on the application form.
Adoption: Your criminal record could affect you gaining custody of a child. Adoption agencies are very cautious and do a number of checks to ensure that the child is going to a safe home. Unfortunately even with fantastic personal references and loving and safe home, having a criminal record will be a big factor against you when the decision is made.