How does a ex-felon get his gun rights back?

Answer 1

You need to get a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law and civil law.

The answer above is not entirely true. There is no need for a lawyer most of the time.

Unless you have an SIS (Suspended imposition of Sentencing) Where your charges go away after your sentence is complete, You can do 1 of 2 things. You can 1 hire a lawyer to get your record expunged, which can be quite expensive, or the more practical way, you can write a letter of expungement to your governor. Contact your States website to look up how to expunge your criminal backround, because all states have their own laws as to which felonies can be taken off of your record and which one cannot.

Under expungements.

Each State has it's own laws and regulations, like if you were on probation, in prison, or the date of your conviction can all determine how long you have to wait before you can apply.

The reason NO Felon can own or possess a firearm in any state is because it is a federal law, not a state law. In order to EVER be able to possess a gun you will have to get the felony off of your record. PERIOD.

Go to the website. It will offer you a ton of info on your state in particular.

Hope this helps

~ Will the question about the voting rights, as long as you are off probation you are legally able to vote now.

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Answer 2

If you're a federal felon - forget it. Although the mechanism DOES exist on paper, Congress has consistently refused to provide funding to implement it.

If you're a state felon you can make inquiry to determine if having your rights restored is a possibility.

This is not a do-it-yourself project and you will need to consult with an attorney.

Answer 3

Find an attorney that is licensed in Alabama. If you were convicted of a State felony, you can petition the court or the governor for expungment IF you are no longer on parole. If you were convicted of a Federal crime, it cannot be done.

Answer 4

You find a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law and go from there. You find a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law and go from there.