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The individual states ALL have laws saying that felons cannot BUY firearms. The federal law that bars felons from POSSESSING THEM is: Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm (including black powder arms) by a felon a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison.
What else can I help you with?
Landrum-Griffin Act can a felon hold office for the ila?
Can a convicted felon (bank fraud) hold office (president) in a local union?
Can a convicted felon have power of attorney in Texas?
Yes, as long as someone is willing to have you act in their presence (act as power of attorney).
Can a convicted felon in vermont be power of attorney in new york?
Yes, anyone can act as power of attorney.
How many witnesses must give testimony to be the same act before a person can be convicted of treason?
"No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act," says the Constitution. :)
Can a convicted felon testify in court?
Anyone, including convicted felons, can be subpoenaed to testify in court and can actually testify in court. Convicted felons often testify in court. By cooperating, they may obtain better treatment or even a reduced sentence. The fact of their conviction, however, may reduce their credibility in the eyes of the Judge or jury.
What was the Quartiring act?
the quartering act was when the admendent says u cant quarter soilders in a time of war
Is a convicted felon and a suspended execution of sentence the same?
It means you don't have to serve the sentence if you don't break the law within a given period. So no because you don't have to do it. if it was a conviction you'd have to do it or you'd die.
Is a felon whose crime is neither violent nor gun-related prohibited from owning any firearm in Oregon?
Under Federal law (1968 Gun Control Act) a convicted felon may not possess a firearm. There is no distinction in what type of felony. Federal law overreaches state law.
When does a felon get deported?
The act of deportation pertains to those persons who are not US citizens. If an individual who is not a US citizen is convicted of a felony crime he or she serves the imposed sentence, their residence status is revoked and they are deported to their country of origin.
Can a felon serve jury duty in Wyoming?
No. TITLE 1 - CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 11 - TRIAL BY JURY ARTICLE 1 - QUALIFICATIONS, SELECTION AND EMPANELING OF JURIES 1-11-102.Convicted felon disqualified. A person who has been convicted of any felony is disqualified to act as a juror unless his conviction is reversed or annulled, he receives a pardon or his rights are restored pursuant to W.S. 7-13-105(a).
Can a convicted felon possess black powder guns in south Carolina?
No. Under the federal firearms act, blackpowder arms fall under the definition of firearms, and are prohibited to be possessed by convicted felons.
Can a wife of a convicted felon buy a gun?
NO, with very few exceptions. Under the provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), convicted felons and certain other persons are prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms. The GCA provides the Attorney General with the authority to grant relief from this disability where the Attorney General determines that the person is not likely to act in a manner dangerous to the public safety and granting relief would not be contrary to the public interest. The Attorney General delegated this authority to ATF. Rules and regulations for firearm ownership and sales can be found in ATF publication 5300.4 at the link below. Unless a person's gun rights have been restored by a judge, which is not as common as people think, a felon cannot legally own a gun in the U.S. A felony is specifically one of the things that makes a person prohibited.
