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Can a convicted federal felon who has met all obligations of his prison sentence and all the terms of his supervised release possess a firearm?
No, federal law prohibits felons from owning or possessing any firearms, period. The one loop-hole would to have your conviction expunged by the jurisdiction in which you were convicted. Simply completing the terms required does not restore your rights.
How do you get a fire arm waiver for an ex felon?
There are only two instances where a convicted felon can retain firearm rights.The felony conviction was for something which is only a felony at state level, not under federal law. In this case, it is possible to apply for and receive relief of disability.The felony conviction was later overturned, the convicted person was release, and the case against them was dismissed.Those are the only instances where someone is an ex-felon. They can get their firearm rights back.If you were convicted of a felony, and neither of the above conditions are applicable to you, you are forbidden by federal law from ever purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms. There are no waivers granted.
Can an inmate in a work release center get pall grants for college?
No, Federal law prohibits convicted felons from receiving federal grant assistance for higher education.
If you are a conviceted felon can your husband own a firearm and keep it in the home for protection if you live in Texas?
This is a situation where you would go wrong if you only looked at Texas law. Texas law lets a convicted felon possess a firearm on the premises where he lives once five years have elapsed from his release from prison or from parole, whichever is later. Texas Penal Code §46.04. However, federal law is much stricter. It generally prohibits a person convicted of a crime "punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" from possessing a firearm. The test is the length of possible punishment, not whether the crime is called a misdemeanor or a felony. No exception is made for having a firearm at the home, no matter how long ago the conviction. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). Also, Federal law makes it unlawful for anyone under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year to receive (possess) any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. 18 U.S.C. § 922(n).
Can you register for a gun after a felony charge?
A convicted felon is generally prohibited from possessing a firearm of any type. If you have been convicted of a felony you maybe arrested for simply having a gun in the house. If you are awaiting trial, you may be forbidden from having a weapon by your release documents. If you were charged and not convicted then there is probably no restriction on owning or registering a gun.
Is it against the law for a convicted felon to live in a house that has a rifle in it?
Yes, if the convicted felon has access to the rifle, it is illegal. Not exactly. The convicted felon cannot posses a firearm, but that does not mean everyone in the household is also punished and banned from possessing a firearm.
Can you have a violation on your record and still get a nys pistol permit?
I don't think so... Define record. Arrests depend on local government. As for convictions, in Canada you may after five years of your release. In the United States, convicted felons are barred from possessing any firearm for any reason for life by federal law.
Can a felon inherit a gun?
Here are answers from FAQ Farmers: * Absolutely not. A felon is not permitted to own a firearm, inherited or not. * It depends on the laws of the state in which the person resides and the terms of his or her release. Federal Code 18 U.S.C. 922(9)(1) only applies to those persons who have committed a federal felony, even if the conviction was suspended. The exception is the federal law will apply in all 50 states if the person is convicted of felony domestic assault. All states reserve the right to restore a convicted felon's rights to own firearms and other civil rights, Federal Code, 18 U.S.C. 921 (a)(20). -- Federal Law -- Federal law prohibits a felon from purchasing or owning firearms. A person convicted of a felony, even if he received probation or was awarded parole, can not legally own a firearm. Persons convicted of a felony can petition to have certain rights restored, including the right to own/purchase firearms, but that almost always requires some degree of pardon.
Can a felon hunt with a crossbow in the state of Ohio?
Federal law prevents felons from possessing a firearm. Unless you apply with the ATF and have your civil rights restored (not likely with domestic violence, firearm or any other violent crime), you cannot possess a firearm under a disability (disability = felony) However, felons are allowed to possess black powder arms (100% muzzleloaders, flintlocks). These are not considered firearms, and you can purchase them without a background check. Dual purpose muzzleloaders are subject to background checks, because they can be converted to a firearm. * Federal laws pertaining to felons possessing weapons only applies if the person were convicted of a federal felony. In all other cases state statutes and the terms of the convicted person's release, probation or sentencing guidelines apply.
Can a convicted felon hunt with a rifle with someone that has never been arrested?
In most states it is another felony for a convicted felon to own or be in posession of a firearm. It would also depend upon the person's "terms of release". Even though someone has served their sentence, in most cases certain requirements are imposed upon said person, especially when it pertains to firearms. Generally a convicted felon cannot use or be in the presence of a firearm for several years; the exact time would be determined by the release agreement and/or state law . In a few states an exception is made relating to legal, licensed firearms belonging to another person but in the same residence as the person in question.
Can an ex-felon off of Parole for 7 years work as a Parole officer?
This is a state by state and case by case basis. The trend is moving toward not at all. The previously convicted are seen increasingly as second class citizens regardless of the time elapsed since their conviction, and incarceration and release.
What are the release dates for Convicted for Murder - 1913?
Convicted for Murder - 1913 was released on: USA: 12 June 1913
