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In Atlanta Georgia is it legal to own a firearm after a non-violent felony offense?
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∙ 15y ago
You need to consult a lawyer who is familiar with Texas and Federal firearms laws for an answer that is legally correct. no you cant own a gun in Texas with a felony or a class A misdemeanor.but if you did the crime be for you became 16 years or age at 17 years of age you are charged as a adult you can take it to the court to remove it or seal it this is going to cost from $500 - $2000
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, not as is. However, they may apply to have their rights restored, include the right to own a firearm.
Contact the Georgia Department of Corrections or an attorney to apply to have these rights restored.
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∙ 15y agoNo. FEDERAL law prohibits possession of firearms by a convicted felon no matter where you live.
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∙ 14y agoThe basic answer is no. A felon cannot own a gun, regardless of what the felony was.
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∙ 13y agoFederal law (18 USC, Chap. 921 & 922) prohibits convicted felons (WHETHER VIOLENT or NON-VIOLENT) from possessing firearms. The penalty is up to 15 yerars in federal prison.
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∙ 13y agoIf you have ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence you can't own one anywhere in the US under federal law.
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∙ 11y agoNot unless you have your rights restored.
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Can nonviolent firearms prisoners get out early?
Any offense committed while armed with a firearm is not considered "nonviolent."
Is felon in possession of a firearm a federal offense?
Yes
What was sizzla criminal offense?
marijuana and illegal firearm
How are firearm differentiated according to used?
Defense, Offense, Hunting, Collecting, Shooting
How long does a firearm offense stayes on your record?
Criminal offenses do not go away.
How much time can a person get for aggravted battery with a firearm?
This is a felony offense, the minimum would be at least one year and one day in prison.
Is a DUI a felony in Georgia?
In Georgia, a DUI will become a felony on the fourth offense within ten years.A DUI becomes a felony in Georgia after the fourth offense within ten years
Can you buy a gun in North Carolina after a DUI?
A DUI is not a disqualifying offense for owning a firearm.
Is it an arrestible offense to spit on the ground?
Yes, in the state of Georgia and others it is. Yes, in the state of Georgia and others it is.
If you were in prison for a firearm charge can you still have a firearm?
If you got a felony then no guns for you But if a misdemeanor then you can have guns Actually, it depends on what the misdemeanor is. A misdemeanor for domestic violence is a disqualifying offense by federal law.
Is a DUI a criminal offense in Georgia?
Yes, DUI is a criminal offense in every state of the U.S., and most places in the world.
Is the theft of a firearm a federal offense?
In most cases, no. However, a theft from an interstate shipment of firearms, or theft from a Federal Firearms License holder (dealer or manufacturer) IS a Federal offense.
