In Florida you may possess a firearm if you have not been convicted of a felony.
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Subject to the same restrictions as a non-veteran.
If he is a felon, that would mean he has been convicted of a felony. Once convicted, there is no statute of limitations.
refer the question to an attorney with regard to criminal record expungement...........
NO! Convicted felons (violent or non-violent) cannot purchase or possess a firearm. It is the seriousness of the criminal offense, NOT whether it was violent, or not.
Question is unclear. How can you have a felony record on a NON-conviction? You were either convicted of a felony or you weren't. If you weren't you're not a felon.
You need to find a lawyer who specializes in firearms law to get a correct answer.
The law makes no distinction between violent and non-violent felons. You will have to file a motion with the court system that convicted you requesting the expungement of your offense and see what the outcome is. SOME states will restore some of your rights, some will not - you will have to do your own research to see where your state stands on this issue. If you were convicted in federal court, forget it! Congress has refused to appropriate funds to restore federally convicted felons 'rights.'
Most convicted felons are not allowed to possess a firearm, ordinarily. If his felony conviction is for a non-violent offense, like embezzelment, it may be okay. Ordinarily if he has title to a firearm, he could be in big trouble. <><><> Under Federal law (18 USC 922) a convicted felon may not possess a firearm. If he already owns a gun, he may dispose of it by selling it, but he may not handle it himself while doing so.
(note I am not a lawyer) You can not own a firearm in Florida with a felony on your record, however if it is a non-conviction, and is your only offense, you may be able to get a lawyer to seal/expunge your record and get your rights restored. This does cost between $600 and $2000 depending on complexity of the case.
Can a convicted felon be a director (president) of a not for profit organization?
Depends on what you have been arrested for. If you are a convicted felon or have been convicted of a violent misdemeanor or have a restraining order then no. If you have a misdemeanor such as DUI or public intoxication then yes