how to get my gun rights back after a felony conviction?
490368
file a motion to get that restriction expunged....need to hire a lawyer to do that..
823682
The Law exists, and is there. However there are some little minor glitches here.\n1) Why do you have a gun?\n2)Why did you not attempt to walk away and call the Police/\n   (taking the Law in to your own hands...)\n3) you must be able to prove beyond reasonable "doubt" that    you  were in a situation of self defense, and you had no other recourse.\nMost likely you will go to prison, unless you can prove with witnesses.............
876237
No, no, no that is all wrong.  Convicted felons can vote and can hang with other convicted felons (just not while they are on probation or parol).  You are right a convicted felon cannot own a gun (big deal).  Other than that, its life pretty much as usual.
25599
You need to find some way of proving the weapon belongs to you.  Perhaps the person who sold it to you recorded the serial number and can write a receipt/bill of sale to you? When you filed a police report, (for the breakin) did you document any unique markings/damage to the weapon in the description?  \n\nGood Luck
599178
Doesn't matter if they read your rights or not, that will only get you out of any incriminating statements you made... Do you have a record of any kind?  If not try to get a plea deal for probation and have the charges reduced to disorderly conduct.  What area/city/state are you in?  That makes a big difference too.  If you do get infront of the judge explain how you just graduated and weren't thinking right and you know you made some bad decisions and other crap he wants to hear... and dress nicely...  Theoretically you could get jail time and have your license suspended (in PA 6 mo for posession and another 6-12 for underage alcohol...)  but, like I said, if you have a clean sheet, and your look nice and act nice and make sure the judge knows how sorry you were you should get off with a tap on the wrist... a year or two of light probation and a fine... remember though, if you get stuck with posession it follows you for the rest of you life as a drug conviction, so do whatever to get that reduced...
727426
Ignore that first post.  That person has no idea what they're talking about.\n\nThe bottom line is that it will depend on what the past "record" is all about.  If you've been convicted of a felony, you are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm.\n\nAnything else is negotiable, depending on the agency and the "record" you're talking about.
788155
That is just what I want. A felon with a firearm. Don`t break the law, and you do not lose your rights. I hope that a nobody like you does not succeed in changing the law that our law abiding forefathers fought for. I am a law abiding citizen, and guess what? I have a license to carry a gun to protect myself and my home. I was able to get the license because I am not a felon, and I earned the right.
809897
Federal Laws—Hard Time for Gun Crime\n\nUnder Project Safe Neighborhoods, U.S. prosecutors are ready to bring cases involving illegal gun use to federal court. This means that if anyone is caught with an illegal gun, they probably won't be entitled to bail—instead, they'll go straight to jail. And, if that's not bad enough, if they are convicted in federal court, they can spend up to 10 years in jail. There are no second chances under this program.\n\nSo it's smart to stay away from guns if you or anyone you know is in one of the categories described below. Save yourself, your friend, or your relatives from jail time.\n\nDo You Belong to One of These Groups?\n\nIf you fit in one of these categories, you are prohibited from possessing any kind of gun or ammunition:\n\nConvicted felons (convicted at state or federal level).\n    \nPeople under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year.\n\nFugitives from justice (interstate flight to avoid prosecution or testimony).\n\nDrug users or addicts.\n\nAliens in the United States illegally or on temporary status.\n\nPeople with mental development problems or people committed to mental institutions.\n\nPeople who have formally given up their U.S. citizenship.\n\nPeople who have been dishonorably discharged from the armed services.\n\nPeople involved in committing domestic violence.\n     \nAnyone subject to a court order (protective order) forbidding that person from stalking, harassing, or threatening an intimate partner or that partner's child.\n\nAnyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving violence or a threat with a deadly weapon if the convicted person was the victim's current or former spouse, live-in boyfriend or girlfriend, parent, or guardian.\n\nIf you're caught with a gun you cannot legally possess, you can face harsh penalties in federal prison with no possibility of parole. And, if you have three or more prior violent felony or serious drug offense convictions, you face a minimum of 15 years in prison without parole.
960733
Hey dude, i worked at a walmart and believe me you really dont need a reciept (if you lost it) but go back to walmart and return the gun you could possibly get a new one or even store credit.
186734
Call the Police Dept. and just tell them you don't want to do this any more!! lol...I'm sure they'll remove them for you. And carry you straight on to the jail.\n\n\nLeave it to the Lone Gunman, he's the man with the plan! lol..
207221
I think you screwed yourself.\n\nYou can file a post-conviction appeal if you have the grounds for one (such as incorrect application of the law during sentencing) but I wouldn't hold out much hope for your winning it.
585221
1. find out the  laws concerning your cause stated here. obtain them from both countries in question.\n2. actively search out the judgment of the Iraqi judicial system, there might be questions that you had not thought of,\n  a. if they have suspended sentences, is yours one?\n  have you been placed on parole ( if it exists )\n  b. because of this charge is there a waiting period      before you can move out of the country, or relocate to another country.\n3. does this leave you with a felony record?\n4 the country you have in mind to move to have rules against people convicted of these things?\n5. have you received the proper paper work that would support you findings?\n\n this may seem like a lot, but right now you've said that you don't even know if the charge has been released.\nyour first step is to get the findings of the court on paper, in your hands. that alone might help you resolve most of your questions.
1163227
it depend on your county or state, but you need to fill out paperwork. go to the court house of the county you got the record from and follow their procedures.  I did it for my ex-husband in Broward county Florida, and it works, don't be afraid to ask questions.  Also don't do anything stupid to get another conviction.  If you stay out of trouble this will help expunge the first one.
769344
I understand that they can indeed return the guns but the owners will have to make application and show proof of ownership of the gun
30959
Convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing a firearm under both federal and many state laws.  That would tend to sink your ship right there, as law enforcement officers usually are armed.\n\nI'd agree with the other poster so far in that I can't imagine a law enforcement agency hiring a felon.  The felony conviction is something that would almost certainly have to be disclosed to the defense, and the credibility of the officer would effectively be shot.\n\nAs for being a lawyer: who knows?  Those guys get away with some of the most outrageous stuff I've ever seen (the DA in my county has been convicted of tax evasion and was sentenced to some period of time in jail...but he's still the DA and the liberal folks in this county seem to love him).  Go figure.\n\nGood luck with your quest...I hope you can find something that will make you happy and serve society well.\n\n1/29/06: Expungement is certainly something worth checking into, but don't let yourself be fooled into thinking you won't have to disclose your conviction to a law enforcement agency during the background process.  Laws probably vary by state, but I'd bet you have to disclose even an expunged conviction to a law enforcement agency you're applying to.
502303
getting expunged if TOUGH. i have one felony from 20 yrs ago that i have tried twice just to get pardoned for and the state is making it imposible almost. and they only let you try again after 18 mo. so it takes years complete.\nexpunged is where YOU prove that you were not guilty. and it gets erased from your record\npardoned is where you get... "excused" from your crime and you get all your rights back. but its still on your record\ndepending on the state and what the rules are. contact the capitol and they will tell you/send info on what you need to do and supply them for proceedings to start in either case.\ngood luck. both are hard roads\none easier than the other.\nbut, you like me.... made stupid decisions before and this is the price you pay.
987746
Yes, but you need to go to the court system that the felony is recorded under and plead your case as to why it should be expunged. It is very difficult to do and most people that try, fail.