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How can you get your gun rights back if you have been convicted of a felony but it was not a gun related crime?
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∙ 14y ago
It makes no difference if it was a gun felony, or not. The only thing that matters is if it was a felony offense.
To request the expungement of an offense from your STATE (not Federal) criminal record: You must have been exonerated, acquited, or served the complete term of your sentence. Then file a petition/motion with the court setting forth your valid reason(s) why the request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being available to the public. Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies, will always have access to your actual 'true' record.
FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your expungement is granted you will still remain subject to whatever restrictions state and Federal Laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). UNLESS - you are a resident of a state which partially or completely restores your "privileges" (you will have to do your own research to learn if this applies to your state).
FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: CAUTION: Regardless of what rights your state may choose to restore to you, if you were convicted in FEDERAL Court of a FEDERAL FELONY it will not matter. It is a felony offense for any federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm, regardless of what your state may do. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for the illegal possession of a firearm (including black powder weapons) a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison, in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has continually denied funds this purpose, thereby effectively eliminating the review of federal felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
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Is anyone who is convicted of a crime a felon?
No--only someone who is convicted of a felony (one type of crime) is a felon.
What kinds of punishments are imposed on persons convicted of felony?
depends on the crime and which felony grade it is.
Can you buy a gun with a felony reduced to a mistimenor?
If CONVICTED of a felony, no. However, if convicted of a misdemeanor, yes- unless it was for a crime of domestic violence.
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.
If you get a felony DUI reduced to a Misdemeanor can you possess a firearm?
DUI is not a felony under federal law, but it is a felony in some state legislature. When you're convicted of a crime which is a state felony, but is NOT a federal felony, it is possible to apply for relief of disability in order to regain your firearms rights.
How do you lose your constitutional rights?
People can lose some their constitutional rights, but not without due process. For instance, people can lose their right to freedom by being convicted of a crime and going to prison. People who are convicted of a felony can lose their right to vote.
How do you answer have you ever been convicted of a crime if it was a misdemeanor?
a misdemenor ISNT considered a crime The correct answer is YES. If the question is have you been convicted of a crime. If the question is have you been convicted of a felony then your answer should be no.
How do you get your gun rights back in state of Colorado?
Well, it all depends on your situation. If you've convicted of something which is a felony only at state level, and NOT a federal felony, it MIGHT be possible to have your gun rights restored. You need the services of a lawyer, and there is no guarantee. If your felony conviction was a federal felony, your chances are more or less nil. If you've been convicted of a crime of domestic violence or something drug related - whether felony or misdemeanor - that further reduces your chances of being able to have your gun rights restored. Again, you need the services of a lawyer here, who can be privy to the exact details of your situation, and can make a determination as to the feasibility of trying to have your gun rights restored.
How do you get your gun rights back in the state of Colorado?
Well, it all depends on your situation. If you've convicted of something which is a felony only at state level, and NOT a federal felony, it MIGHT be possible to have your gun rights restored. You need the services of a lawyer, and there is no guarantee. If your felony conviction was a federal felony, your chances are more or less nil. If you've been convicted of a crime of domestic violence or something drug related - whether felony or misdemeanor - that further reduces your chances of being able to have your gun rights restored. Again, you need the services of a lawyer here, who can be privy to the exact details of your situation, and can make a determination as to the feasibility of trying to have your gun rights restored.
Can your boyfriend adopt your kids even if he has a felony?
You would need to check the laws of your state. Probably not if he has been convicted of any sex related crime.
How do you know if you have lost your gun rights?
If you have been convicted of a felony, a crime of domestic violence, or are an unlawful user of controlled drugs, you have. Check with the State Police in your home state.
What is a felony a conviction?
Generally, a felony conviction is one for which you can receive in excess of one year imprisonment.A Felony is a serious crime in the United states and other common law areas, So being convicted of a felony is a just being accused of a crime.
