Can a non violent felon ever retrieve the right to bear arms or vote again?

Question

Conviction was for drugs back in 1997. I live in Oregon.

Answer 1

In Oregon, your right to vote is AUTOMATICALLY restored upon release from confinement or completion of parole. All you have to do is register to vote.

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legismgt/elect/voterights.htm

As for a firearm, In Oregon, the appellate courts have upheld state regulations prohibiting the possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (See State v. Robinson, 343 P.2d 886 (1959) (rejecting an Article 1, § 27 challenge to a state statute prohibiting felons and non-naturalized aliens from possessing firearms capable of concealment upon the person) and State v. Hirsch, 34 P.3d 1209 (2001) (rejecting an Article 1, § 27 challenge to a state statute prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms)); prohibiting the purchase or possession of firearms for a period of five years by a person found by the court by clear and convincing evidence to be mentally ill (State v. Owenby, 826 P.2d 51 (1992)); and prohibiting the possession of a concealed switchblade (State v. Smoot, 775 P.2d 344 (1989) (rejecting an Article 1, § 27 challenge to a concealed weapons statute, holding that the statute was reasonably related to public safety and interfered only with the manner of possession, and not possession itself)).

http://www.lcav.org/states/oregon.asp

Answer 2

You should be able to, it really depends on your state laws, and the type of class felony it was. In some states such as Arizona all drugs are a felony in other states like Michigan they can be misdemeanors. You can check on your local government website for more information or petition the court yourself or hire an attorney to start the process or for more advice on the matter.

Answer 3

If the persist with the rule of thumb of regulation , petition the courtroom and win again the rights they forfeited by technique of being convicted of a legal . There are already legal remedies in position for this . No reason to jot down thousands of latest guidelines on the concern.

Answer 4

No, you are a felon, that is all the proof I need not to let you ever own a gun again!

Answer 5

It depends on the state. In some states it is possible. I recommend contacting your local government to get details.

Answer 6

Yes..
A judge can give you back all rights..
You need to petition the court..

Answer 7

yes you have to petition the court

Answer 8

Don't think so.

Answer 9

No.