Can I ever get my gun rights back after a felony conviction?

I often hear this question (Can I ever get my gun rights back after a felony conviction?) from people who had pled guilty to a felony charge many years ago, and thus had lost their Second Amendment right to own or possess firearms. These people feel that the passage of time should make a difference, and that at some point they should be able to get their gun rights back. Sadly, this is not the case.

The answer to the question (Can I ever get my gun rights back after a felony conviction? ) is No, you cannot ever get your gun rights back after your gun rights are lost due to a felony conviction. In other words, after you lose your gun rights, there is no legal procedure for you to be able to get your gun rights back..

Fight Felony Charges While they are Pending

Can I ever get my gun rights back after a felony conviction?

If you want to keep your gun rights, you need to actively fight any Felony charges by not pleading guilty. If you plead guilty or are convicted of the felony charge, you will permanently lose your gun rights. In order to preserve your gun rights, you need to fight any felony charges while they are pending at court. If you wait until after you plead guilty, it will be too late. In Maine, after a felony conviction, it goes on your permanent adult record. As your criminal defense lawyer, my highest goal is to prevent the felony conviction from going on your record in the first place.

Our committed legal team is determined to take immediate action to seek a positive case outcome. If you or someone you know is charged with a felony crime that might affect your ability to possess firearms, I encourage you to contact The Nielsen Group for your free legal consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. We will take the time to answer your questions and to put your mind at ease as we work with you to determine a defense strategy.

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