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The federal Brady Law prohibits federally-licensed gun dealers from selling firearms to, among others, persons convicted of any felonyxvi or a domestic violence misdemeanor.xvii Persons subject to a domestic violence restraining order also are prohibited from possessing guns.xviii A March 1999 federal district court ruling in rural Texas found that a defendant's rights under the Fifth Amendment were violated because he was not notified that the domestic violence restraining order issued against him made it illegal for him to possess a gun. The decision implies that domestic violence offenders subject to restraining orders should be notified that they are prohibited from possessing guns. The ruling is under appeal. Some observers have noted that some judges may be issuing fewer domestic violence restraining orders because they do not want to confiscate guns. The problem appears to be more prevalent in rural areas -- although there are no studies on the issue yet. The International Association of
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Do felony charges from Texas cross over into another state?
If you are asking if the felony conviction from Texas will still be a felony conviction in another state, then yes. Once convicted you are marked for life.
How does a convicted felon petition the court to regain his right to possess a firearm in the state of Indiana if his conviction was in another state?
Hire an attorney that is a member of the Indiana Bar.
Can a convicted felon get a social worker job in the state of Tennessee?
Depends on the conviction. What was it for?
Can a convicted felon be on a volunteer fire department in the state of Texas?
In Texas, a convicted felon may be eligible to join a volunteer fire department, but this can depend on the nature of the felony conviction and the policies of the specific fire department. Some departments may have restrictions based on the type of conviction, while others may consider the individual's rehabilitation and time since the conviction. It's important for the individual to check with the local fire department for their specific eligibility requirements.
Which state has the highest juvenille conviction rate?
Texas
Can a convicted felon sell insurance in the state of Texas?
No, sorry
Can a federal felon get a relocation from state to state without ties to that state?
can a federal felon move to another state where they have no family
Can a convicted felon get section 8 housing on probation as a college student?
The basic question is "Can a convicted felon get section 8 housing?" Whether he is on probation or a college student does not matter. The answer is yes and no, depending on what the conviction is for, how old the conviction is, and whether the felon has to register as a sex offender in the state he is residing in.
Can a convicted felon hunt with a shotgun in Florida?
No. A convicted felon cannot hold a shotgun in ANY state. If they have gone thru the process for restoration of rights, and the conviction was for a STATE crime, they could. Federal crime- no restoration of rights possible.
Can a convicted felon get Medicaid in Texas?
Medicaid is a state-run program, so a felon would have to apply and be admitted to it like anyone else.
Can an ex-felon obtain a car dealers license in the state of Texas?
In Texas, an ex-felon can obtain a car dealers license. However, the state requires the felony to have occurred at least 3 years prior from sentence, probation, or parole.
Can a felon become a psychologist in NY state?
No. The State Licensing standards require an applicant to be of good moral character. A felony conviction does not indicate good moral character.
