yes and no. you must petition for your rights back and will be judged on a case to case basis. IE someone who is a felon for tax evasion has a much better chance than a felon convicted of murder or armed robbery. just like if you want to vote again.
no
once you have served your probation term and are off you can leave the state
Federal law- anywhere in the US- 10 years for the shotgun, 5 years for felon in possession.
A felon can become a broker once he is off of all supervision, ie parole, probation.
You need to talk to a lawyer to be sure.
Yes, as long as they are off of parole/probation. Illinois law does not consider a crossbow as a firearm.
Yes, but what do you mean by felon? Someone convicted of a felony 10 years ago that has completed their sentence is still a convicted felon. There is no law forbidding them to drink. Someone on active probation/parole can drink unless they are specifically ordered not to drink. A positive urinalysis for alcohol is not a violation unless they are ordered not to drink.
No. As a convicted felon, you have invariably lost your second amendment rights. However, all felons in the US have the right to vote at least when they are free from probation or parole. At that point, more than 50 million people is a large lobby group. Consider starting something.
Yes. A felon could be a Court Reporter whether on probation or not. However, this may depend on the court reporting agency, if it is a private employer, and their hiring guidelines. IF the reporter wishes to work for a government agency (e.g.: the courts, for instance) that does it, no. Felons are mostly disqualified from being an employee of a government agencies.
Yes, it is possible if the felon is off probation. Not many companies will offer life insurance to someone with a felony. An independent agent can help you find options.
To determine when you will be officially off probation, you should consult with your probation officer or the court that sentenced you. They will provide you with the specific date of when your probation will end.
There is a federal that prohibits any shotgun or rifle with a barrel length shorter than, I believe, 16". The state of Louisiana COULD inact a law that is stricter.