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How do you regain your rights after a felony conviction in Arizona?
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∙ 15y ago
To request the expungement of an offense from your STATE criminal record: You must have either been acquited or served the complete term of your sentence - then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your 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! Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being available to the public. FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your request for expungement is granted and you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to learn if this applies to your state), you will still remain subject to any restrictions that your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). CAUTION: FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony for a federally convicted felon to EVER own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm 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. By denying funding for the purpose, Congress has effectively suspended the review of federally convicted felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
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∙ 12y agoMost people do not. Under federal law, a convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms. If the conviction was for a felony which was NOT a federal felony, but rather, only a felony at state level, it is possible to apply for relief of disability. If the conviction is for something which is a felony under federal law, you're not going to succeed here.
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I was told if your felony was not violent or sentence less than a year you could still own weapons in Arizona?
Wrong. A felony conviction IS a felony conviction. You may be able to get the offense expunged (IF Arizona is one of the few states that will restore your civil rights).
Can a felony DUI conviction in August of 1998 Ohio prevent you from purchasing firearms?
Yes - BUT, DUI is only a felony at state level in some states, and not a federal felony. Thus, it is possible to apply for relief of disability to regain your firearms rights.
Why is a felony worse than a misdemeanor?
A felony is a more serious crime. Conviction of a felony will get you more time in jail and it will have an effect on your civil rights.
Can you work for the state of North Carolina if you have a felony conviction?
You can work for the state of North Carolina if you have a felony conviction only if you can been pardoned. Once you are pardoned, all rights will return back to you.
Is it true 10 years after having a felony you can regain your gun and voting rights?
Yes and no. If the felony was for a Federal crime, short of a Presidential pardon, there is no process to restore firearm rights. For each STATE, the process varies. You should start by contacting an attorney in YOUR state familiar with the process.
Can gun rights be restored after felony conviction in Tennessee?
Yes, in some circumstances you can have some rights restored, but you should check with an attorney.
What kind of felony can be expunged in Arizona?
Arizona uses the term "setting aside" for record clearing or expungement. Arizona Revised Statute (ARS 13-907) allows a defendant to petition the court to have a conviction set aside after the terms of the sentence are met. If the court grants the petition, the "person be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction other than those imposed by the Department of Transportation…" The conviction can be used in any subsequent criminal prosecution. Arizona Revised Statute allows those convicted of a felony to have their civil rights restored. Civil rights are restored automatically after completing a sentence for a first felony. Additionally, in most felony cases, it is possible can apply to have your gun rights restored.
Can hunting rights be reinstated for a felon?
can I in the state of Missouri with a non violent felony conviction 10 years ago get my hunting rights back
Can your gun rights be restored after a felony conviction in Arkansas?
If it's a felony only at state level, it might be possible; if you were convicted for something classed as a felony under federal law, you cannot.
Can an ex-felon restore his gun rights in Illinois?
That depends on whether you actually ARE an ex-felon, or just using the phrase incorrectly as a substitute for "ex-convict".If you've been convicted of a felony, had your conviction overturned, and had all charges against you dismissed, you're not a felon, and can regain any rights you may have lost as a result of your conviction.If you were convicted of something which is a felony under state law, but which is not defined as a felony under federal law, there is a possibility to apply for and receive relief of disability, and you can have your rights restored.If you were convicted of something defined as a felony under federal law, and the charge and conviction stuck, and you've served your sentence, you're not an ex-felon - you're an ex-con, but remain a felon, and you will not get any firearms rights restored.
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 can you expunge your criminal background in order to get your gun rights back?
Expungement won't restore firearms rights. It places your conviction out of the public eye; it doesn't make it go away. If your conviction was for something which is ONLY a felony at state level (not under federal law), you can apply for relief of disability. If it's a federal felony, or a domestic violence conviction, you're pretty much out of luck.
