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If convicted of a felony offense, you will lose your right to vote, among other things. Once your sentence has been served, in some states, you may petition to have that right resotored.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo , a convicted felon has lost the privilege of voting .
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Can you vote if your crime isn't of moral turpitude?
If you are convicted of a felony, you cannot vote unless you have your rights restored. Conviction of a misdemeanor will not interfere with your right to vote.
Can you vote if you have a warrant?
Yes, you can vote if you have a warrant because you haven't been convicted of a crime. When you are found guilty of a felon, your voting rights will be restricted.
Does Florida have any restrictions on the right to vote of a person covicted of a serious crime?
In Florida, convicted FELONS, DO have restrictions on their activities, and some of what what other people enjoy as their civil rights, are denied to them because of their status. "Shouldn''t have done the crime!"
What traits makes a person ineligible to vote in many states?
convicted of a felony
Can convicted felons vote in georgia?
A convicted felon can vote in Georgia if his or her rights have been restored by the court system. Part of the punishment issued when a person commits a felony is the removal of the right to vote.
Why is there a two year wait to vote after a felony sentence is complete in Texas?
In many states convicted felons NEVER recover their right to vote. If you can't do the time - don't do the crime!
How can people lose their right to vote?
When a person is convicted in criminal cases, looses his voting right.
Which element of the U.S. government most reflects the constitutional principle of rule of law?
citizens have the opportunity to vote for the president and for members of congress
Can a convicted felon vote in Massachusetts?
Yes. Many felons in Massachusetts think they've permanently lost the right to vote and much of that misconception was created in the year 2000, when a successful ballot question removed the right to vote for convicted felons while they were serving their time. But as soon as a person is released, his or her right to vote is restored.
Is it a crime not to vote in Australia?
No it is not a crime not to vote but is compulsory and can be met with a fine if you are registered and don't vote.
Is it true that if you did a crime you can't vote?
you cant vote if you have commited a crime
A person forfeits the right to vote if?
They become a member of the House of Lords, are a convicted serving prisoner (remand prisoners and released convicts are allowed to vote) or they are declared 'insane'.
