Never, unless their conviction gets overturned - not expunged, not pardoned, but actually overturned.
In addition to California law that makes possession of a firearm by a convicted felon a STATE felony, Federal law prohibits possession, and requires a 5 year sentence, without probation or parole.
Yes, as long as they are off of parole/probation. Illinois law does not consider a crossbow as a firearm.
No. If you are a convicted felon you can not be around a firearm at all, if you possess it then it's another crime, if you are around it you could be in violation of your probation or parole.
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No. If you are a convicted felon then you can not possess a firearm. However if the adjudication of guilt was withheld then you may be able to file to have the charge sealed and be eligible at that time to possess one.
can a convicted felon's wife own a firearm that is not in his home
If the felon has received a PARDON, that is the same as if they were not convicted, and they may possess a firearm. But be sure you mean pardon, and not probation, parole, or any other term.
Yes, if you are convicted felon currently on probation you are not to have any kind of contact with any other convicted felon.
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If you are convicted felon, there is no such pardon.