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Can a person with a federal conviction of mail fraud who has served a six month sentence own or possess a firearm?
It depends on whether they were charged with a felony offense, or not. ANY felony crime will deny a convicted person ever possessing a firearm under federal law.
What is the difference between state felony offense and federal felony offense?
A State felony is from a law passed by the State legislature. A federal felony is from a law passed by the U.S. Congress. Federal laws take precedence over State laws.
Does a fine count as a prior felony for the purpose of sentencing a defendant as a career offender under federal law?
A fine is a sentence, not a crime. Whether the prior offense was a felony would depend on what crime the defendant was sentenced to a fine for.
What is Felony means?
An offense is a 'felony' when the sentence and/or penalty attached to the crime by the legislature when they passed the law. A felony crime is punishable by MORE THAN one year in the state prison and/or a fine of MORE THAN $1,000.
Is telephone charge in federal drug conspiracy a federal felony?
If you are charged in a federal drug conspiracy, and the telephone was involved, it could be considered a federal felony. It all depends on what you are accused of and the seriousness of the alleged crimes.
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.
Is probation a felony?
Probation is a sentence, not a crime. A felony is a level of crime.
Is obstruction of mail a felony?
Yes, obstruction of mail is a federal offense and can be charged as a felony.
Is retail theft a federal felony?
yes
In what state can you foster with a felony?
None. Its Child Endangerment. Felony is a Federal offense so you are 'blacklisted'.
Can you buy a gun with a DUI felony?
IIRC, a DUI felony is a state, and not federal felony. At the moment, no - federal law prohibits anyone with a felony record from purchasing, possessing, or having access to a firearm. However, if you get yourself an attorney, it MIGHT be possible for you to have your firearms rights restored, provided it's a felony only at state, and not federal level. Bear in mind, though, that nothing is guaranteed.
Can you get in the army with a federal felony?
ask an army recruiter
