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.

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.

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.