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What is the point of having a felony reduced to a misdemeanor if your rights are not restored?
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∙ 13y ago
That IS the point. It is only CONVICTED felons that forfeit some of their rights, not misdemeanor offenders.
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Can a person own a gun if convicted of battery in Louisiana?
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How to find if one has lost his gun rights after a 1984 felony conviction in Iowa?
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What laws prevent a person from owning a firearm in nc?
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