At what point in time, if any, does a convicted felon retrieve his voting rights?
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It depends on the State.  It is a permanent disqualification in many states, but here in Texas, a felon regains the right to register to vote when the case is fully discharged, i.e. no more time, probation or parole.
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Absolutely.  Case in point:  I evicted someone recently and, heartless as it may seem to be, it was raining on the day of the eviction, and I had the full force of the law on my side.  Please understand that I had given the defendant over 90 days, had taken him to court to prove my right to take possession of my property, and I followed due process right up to the last minute.\n\nTo be sure, there are "renters" rights that you'd be wise to read.  You can find all you need to know right on the internet.
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In order to gain back your civil rights, you might be able to vacate your felony depending on the type of conviction.   Once the court vacates the record of conviction, you may state that you have never been convicted of that crime, even though the court file remains in existence. \n\nUnfortunately for your situation, the vacating or sealing of a court record does not necessarily change or delete the records maintained by law enforcement agencies, the Department of Licensing or other government agencies handling gun ownership. \n\nThus, it would require an attorney's assistance on how a vacated felony would apply to your situation.  Speak with your local bar association and they will be able to give you an attorney's referral.
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A person does not lose their right to privacy once they have served their time.  However certain states may require that if you are convicted of a sexual crime against another person that you register with the municipal government in which you live.  This can affect your privacy however it does not.  \n\nFrom the website "Online Lawyer Source"\n\n"A felony conviction is the legal guilty verdict reached in a felony criminal case. A felony is considered a serious criminal act or omission which is more severe than a misdemeanor crime. Historically, a felony conviction resulted in a forfeiture of property, dismemberment or death. A state or federal felony conviction today can lead to jail time, probation, fines, restitution, community service, mandatory drug or other rehabilitative treatment, and forfeiture of various legal rights (including the right to vote, serve on a jury, hold government positions, bear arms, and serve in the Armed Forces). \n\nThere are numerous types of criminal offenses that can be penalized through a felony conviction. The most commonly committed felonious acts include drug offenses, property offenses and financial crimes (white collar felonies), violent offences such as rape, murder, and assault with a weapon, and non-violent offenses...."\n\nHowever one has to argue whether or not the right to privacy is guaranteed regardless of a felony conviction.  I don't believe that the right to privacy is a constituional right, that is explicitly spelled out.  I believe it is an inferred right that has been granted based on the existence of other rights.  I'm not a lawyer, but to answer the question of whether or not you lose your "right to privacy" after a felony conviction my answer is no.
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Well, sure.  Just look at Congress. It's full of ex-cons and they vote on stuff all the time.\n\nActually, I don't think felons should.  It's just one of the many consequences of breaking the law.
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Citizens of at least the age of 18 may vote.\nVoting rights are enforced by the states.  In different places released convicts may be excluded from voting, be allowed to vote, or only be allowed after applying for restoration of voting privileges to the state.  T
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Of course he can.  Convicts sue their prisons and the people who work in them all of the time.\n\nBy the way, the first poster is partially incorrect about convicts losing the right to vote.  In my state, it depends on what charge one is convicted upon.
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Call the police, they are trained for that.  Can you move in the mean time?\n\nHe has a criminal record that led to his deportation.  He most likely entered the States illegally.\n\nThey'll pick him up.
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I am not sure about speech but I do know that when you are convicted of a crime you basically give up all rights that the constitution gives you. You do not have the right to denie them searching your house. You do not have the right to go anyplace you want. You do not have the right to vote. I don't see how they can take your right to free speech away but if they can they will. Once your debt to society is paid all rights are restored with the exception of the right to bare arms. However they can not take away what is known as your basic human rights.
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More in depth info about the people, or more about the process? The process varies from state to state. Most restore the right to vote upon release from prison or parole/probation if part of the sentence. The first site below is an organization working to restore voting rights in all states. The second is a PDF with an excellent summary of the disenfranchisement laws in the various states.
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All 50 states have laws restricting the right of felons to vote. The laws vary from state to state. Some say you can never vote for the rest of your life. Some say you cannot vote for a period of time following the completion of your debt to society, etc.
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In the United States, a convicted felon may not buy or possess a firearm. A felon also forfeits the right to vote. This is true in all states and true of all felonies. A pardon from the governor of the state or the President of the United States would overrule the felony conviction and therefore overrule any rights forfeited.
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Convicted felons do not have to register like sex offenders, and you're correct when you say they can't bear arms, but they can vote.  The only other restriction I know of (which varies from state to state) is convicted felons may not be able to run for public office and may also be prohibited from working for law enforcement/police in any capacity.  Other than that, convicted felons can go see a sibling's high school football game or to a class reunion or whatever, assuming they're not in prison.  And yes, they can leave the state unless leaving the state is a violation of their probation/parole.
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It varies by state. 48 States currently disenfranchise ex-felons, either temporarily (until the probation is up), indefinitely (until they jump through administrative hoops), or permanently.\n\nThe justification comes from an obscure clause in the 14th Amendment, which prohibits states from disenfranchising people based on race, except for felons. This was interpreted by the Supreme Court as authority to disenfranchise felons, since there is no constitutional punishment for doing so.
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It varies by state, but you should check with your local government.   In some areas, you must re-register if you haven't voted in a specified amount of time.
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no.\n\nVermont and one other state allows voting on State issues, but the others don't. \n\nIt's called disenfranchisement. A pretty good way to get the wrong people out of the voting booths; just make them felons. Got rid of a lot of blacks that way. \n\nHmm. If everyone became a felon, and couldn't vote, would it still be a democracy?
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Depends on the inmate.   If he isn't adjusting, then they don't want to see him for another five years.  They've already made up their mind about him, and whatever he's got in his file has convinced them he needs another five years of pure Hell before they'll consider releasing him.\n\nIf he's been screwed over by inept parole examiners, then get an attorney who specializes in parole--not just criminal, not just civil, but parole, and let him know the circumstances.   He'll tell you if there's anything worth fighting.\n\nEven if you file a civil rights case, it could also take five years before a judge rules on the case.\n\nWith Texas, your chances are not good either way.   Sorry.  Been there,  in Mississippi.