You need to consult a lawyer familiar with firearms law in Georgia.
best to speak to an attorney on the issue
A convicted felon can vote in Georgia if his or her rights have been restored by the court system. Part of the punishment issued when a person commits a felony is the removal of the right to vote.
Convicted felons in PA cannot vote while serving their sentence and cannot ever serve as a juror. They also lose their right to carry firearms.
If you mean hunting with a firearm, a convicted felon loses the right to possess a firearm. The felon MAY petition the Governor for restoration of rights, but it is not an automatic process.
My exwife has been using a convicted felon as a baby sitter for my 10 yr old child.Do i have any legal rights? the only legal right you would have is if they were convicted of a crime against a child.
In the US, yes, unless you are a convicted felon you retain the right to vote.
People that are convicted of serious crimes (felonies) lose the right to vote.
In Georgia, a convicted felon is generally prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, including rifles. However, individuals may be able to restore their right to own firearms after completing their sentence, including parole and probation, by applying for a restoration of rights. It's important for felons to consult legal resources or a lawyer to understand their specific situation and any potential pathways to restoring their rights.
You need a lawyer and money to try to get your right to bear arms back once you are a convicted felon.
No. A "pardon" means that only his sentence has been pardoned. it does NOT mean that his crime or offense is wiped clean. He is still a convicted felon, just as if he had served the full term of his sentence in prison. As a convicted felon he may never own, or be in possession of, firearms.
Yes. Fundamental right. Gay marriage obviously a side issue.
No. Granted 'clemency' or not, you remain convicted of the crime with which you were charged - a convicted felon. It is a federal offense for a convicted felon to ever own or "possess" a firearm (US Code, Title 18).