No. A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or be given access to firearms.
it dependes it the felony had something to do with a violate crime. or the class of the feloney.
What first offenders act? Are you talking about a state for federal law? If you are referring to state law, which state?
In court, you must either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you.
Someone who has plead guilty to or is found guilty of a felony. The judge then sentences the offender to a term of incarceration of more than one year duration. This term of incarceration can be suspended and the offender not actually go to prison, but it would still be a conviction.
Someone may choose to plead guilty in order to accept responsibility for their actions, potentially receive a lighter sentence, avoid a lengthy and costly trial, or to show remorse and seek leniency from the court.
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You or your attorney are going to have something to bargain with the prosecutor with. Offering to plead guilty to a lesser charge might do the trick.
Yes, it is possible to settle a felony out of court through a process called plea bargaining, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.
No you can't hold someone because they don't have to do any time or didn't plead guilty
Yes--Sharpton was charged with 67 felony counts of tax evasion, larceny, and fraud. He was acquitted and plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failure to file income taxes for 1986.
Yes, a defendant can plead guilty to having committed a felony during an initial appearance. However, it is important to note that pleading guilty at this stage is not typically recommended without consulting an attorney, as it may have significant consequences for the defendant. It is generally advised to seek legal counsel before making any plea.
No, if you plead guilty, you typically do not go to trial. By pleading guilty, you are admitting to the charges against you, and the case can proceed to sentencing without the need for a trial.