Yes. But only under special circumstances. If your mother or father is from Another Country, or viewed as a national according to their laws, and they are documented, with the necessary birth certificate and passport from there, you would be considered a national. In some cases, having a felony or being on probation in the States does not matter, for they typically only finger print you when you apply for your blood right citizenship. It's called jus sanguinis. The prints are not related to any background check in the States either (assuming you're from there). Getting all the documents required to get your Dual Citizenship is a lengthy process (3-6 months once you've filed). Add another month to gather vital records. You have to be able to visit the embassy or consulate that you are having send in your papers, so keep that in mind since you're in probation.
The ownership and possession of firearms is only PROHIBITED to convicted felons., However, your probation restrictions MAY include a prohibition against being around them while on probation. Here's an idea, READ YOUR PROBATION PAPERS, or check with your PO or the sentencing court to determine if that is the case.
Many felons write to each other. The issues is raised when the felon is on probation or parole. The terms of the probation or parole may limit contact. Those felons who are serving time may be restricted as to contact with other felons. Normally, a felon in one prison cannot write to another in another prison, unless they are related. Even then, the relationship will be limited to either immediate family or spouse.
Yes, a convicted felon can vote in Illinois upon release from prison. In fact, convicted felons can vote in all but 13 states. Some states (not including Illinois) have restrictions regarding the ex-felon's status (e.g., parole, probation, etc.).
Contact your probation officer on this question. Many states DO prohibit convicted persons, and persons released on parole/probation from owning such items.
You will have to narrow down your search criteria considerably. While it is true that all arrest and court records are 'public' in nature, and can be researched indivdually, there is no overall published listing of ALL convicted felons throughout the entire nation.
Maine and Vermont are the only states that allow convicted felons to vote while in prison. (by absentee ballot) Other states allow convicted felons to vote after they served their terms and in some states they lose their right to vote permanently.
no, while his is on parole and /or probation he cannot be with any known; or ex-felons.
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.
This is currently a question that is being looked at in many states, but generally speaking convicted felons are precluded from voting. Best thing to do would be to call your local Supervisor of Elections and ask.
Certainly, in fact many convicted felons take college courses while in prison. Getting an education is generally encouraged and viewed as a way out of a life of crime.
Convicted felons in PA cannot vote while serving their sentence and cannot ever serve as a juror. They also lose their right to carry firearms.
Allowing a convicted person to remain at liberty while being subjected to certain conditions and restrictions.