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Originally posted by onequestion
reply to post by kthxbai
First off let me start by apologizing for the way i respond to your first post.
I may have been lacking some oxygen in my brain from an intense training session. (if youll allow me to make an excuse here).
And, ok i can deal with that. Im exhausted and falling asleep so thats pretty much all i have to offer right now.
reply to post by kthxbai
There were several suggestions offered that may benefit you. Going through the court system to get the records expunged or applying for a hearing to get your position reconsidered.
With that being said, the possibility of success isn't very high. You were convicted and plead guilty of a felony and those aren't often swept away. Maybe you would never do anything of the sort ever again, maybe you would, we just don't know that, only you know that.
Think about it from the other side of the fence. If it were someone else instead of you and you had spent your entire life out of jail, following the rules, doing what you are expected to do, would you be eager to allow someone who had committed a violent crime to have the same rights under the law that you have?
I feel obligated to say, after reading the replies after the one I'm addressing here that you returned to the behaviors with the other member. You become defensive very quickly. Although he was speaking in a manner you may feel is harsh, he wasn't attacking you personally, he was addressing the behaviors being displayed here in the thread. That creates opinions based on your own actions and quickly turns people against whatever outcomes you may favor.
When you are this defensive on an internet message board, it makes us wonder how much more defensive and even physical you may become in the "real world".
If you were to behave the same way in court that you have here, it isn't likely at all that the judge would listen to anything you have to say and would uphold the retention of those rights because you would be seen as a risk.
If you've been convicted of a crime you may be eligible for relief through a relatively simple legal process. Some convictions can be modified on your record so that when you apply for most jobs, you can legally indicate that you were not convicted of that crime. Other convictions may be reduced from felony to misdemeanor status in certain situations. Also, Orange County residents who have completed a term in prison may be eligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
245(a)(1) ADW other than firearm or assault w/force likely to produce GBI on person
As far as violent attacks go, if they are viscious, or sadistic in nature, then I don't think that person should be able to own or possess a gun.
Originally posted by onequestion
reply to post by captaintyinknots
I will say that the only 2 jobs ive found in 5 years are the 2 jobs that didnt do background checks. I found the companies and worked my way in through A LOT of effort with staffing agencies. Ive been hired by home depot(glad that didnt work out) but after the background check they couldnt hire me. Ive found other jobs that turned me down as well even with my navy experience working in IT related fields.
reply to post by captaintyinknots
I do know that it is limiting when you are stamped with a felony. But there are jobs. Thats my only point. They may not be great jobs, but there are jobs for felons.
Yes, felons can obtain permission to own hunt and shoot black powder firearms by filing a petition with the county district court.as a federal felon I simply looked up the laws in the state of Virginia and filed a petition to own a black powder firearm,and represented myself,the Judge granted my request,and sent me a court order a week later,which I was to keep in my posession when hunting or target shooting. It is very important to be specific in what you ask for,primative weapons classifications include firearms over 100 years old which include some very modern cartrdges,and rifles,such as old Mausers enfields, Winchester ,etc which contain the the powder. bullet,and primer in black powder configerations,such as a late 1800 colt 45cal pistol,or a Henry 44 cal rifle. however,based on my petition ,I only included black powder components.My, petition would have been deniied if i included primative weapons.after, i presented my case,several lawers in court thanked me for setting a precedent in the state.I also included bow and arrows
Originally posted by captaintyinknots
reply to post by DZAG Wright
Thats simply not true. It all depends on the type of job, and there are MANY companies out there that hire felons for the gov't kickbacks.
It is a hindrance, but there are plenty of places that will hire a felon.