Pursuant to recent US Supreme Court precedent, the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a usable handgun in the home for self-defense. This protection does not cover felons, the mentally ill, firearm possession near schools and government buildings, or the commercial sale of firearms.
Can I have my right to legally possess a firearm restored if I have a felony FEDERAL conviction? No. The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles does not have the authority to restore firearm rights on felony federal convictions. You will need to apply for a presidential pardon.
Instructions: Fill out Petition (PDF) Include a copy of your letter from the Governor and letter to the Judge. Filing Fee of $98.00.
' 922(g)(9). Ohio's procedure for restoring a state felon=s firearm privileges is set forth under Ohio Revised Code § 2923.14, which requires a petition in state court requesting restoration of firearm privileges. In order for a federal felon to have firearm privileges restored, he must follow federal procedure.
According to Georgia 16-11-131 statute, the state restricts people who have a felony on their record from owning and possessing a firearm. If a convicted felon has a firearm he will be arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
At a Glance: Having a felony doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting a passport. Only people with specific felonies—such as certain drug convictions—aren't eligible for passports. In addition, those with unpaid child support, federal taxes, or federal loans may not be eligible for a passport.
Possession of a firearm by a felon in Virginia is a separate felony that could be punished with mandatory minimum prison time under Va. Code §18.2-308.2. This statute also criminalizes possession of ammunition, stun weapons, explosives, or concealed weapons in Virginia by a convicted felon.
Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights - the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a notary public and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights.
In order to be eligible for a simple pardon, you must:Be free of all conditions set by the court (including any probation period, suspended time, or good time behavior) on all convictions followed by a waiting period of five years.Have been granted your Restoration of Rights before petitioning for the pardon.
Each county in Ohio differs on the time it takes to process your application, but you can expect it to take approximately 5 to 6 months. Since the courts adjudicate each case as they are received, the earlier you sign up with us for this service, the earlier your rights will be restored.
Rape, sexual batter, corrupting a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, obscenity involving a minor, pornography involving a minor, illegal use of a minor in pornography, and felonious sexual penetration are all convictions that cannot be expunged.
You will be required to pay a $50 filing fee. If you cannot afford the fee, fill out and file a "Poverty Affidavit." Go to the hearing. At the hearing, the court will consider whether or not to grant your application to have your felony expunged from your record.