Felon

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down North Carolina’s Felon Voting Restrictions as Unconstitutional

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A federal appeals court has ruled that North Carolina’s law prohibiting felons from voting is unconstitutional. The decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, announced recently, signifies a major shift in the landscape of voting rights within the state. The ruling stems from a case brought forth by a group of individuals who were formerly incarcerated. Their legal challenge argued that the law unjustly disenfranchised a significant portion of the population. The court found that the law disproportionately affects African American voters and violates constitutional protections against discriminatory practices. The implications … Read more

Nebraska Supreme Court Deliberates on Felon Voting Rights: Potential Impact on the 2024 Electoral Landscape

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Lincoln, Nebraska — The Nebraska Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a critical case that could impact the voting rights of thousands of former felons in the state ahead of the 2024 elections. The issue at hand involves the interpretation of Nebraska’s law regarding the restoration of voting rights post-incarceration, a policy hotly debated across the nation as states grapple with criminal justice reform and electoral integrity. Nebraska’s current statute automatically reinstates voting rights to ex-felons two years after the completion of their sentence, including parole and probation. This law has been in place since … Read more

Could You Unknowingly Be a Felon? Many Are, Here’s Why

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Washington, D.C. — In today’s complex legal landscape, it’s conceivable that many Americans have inadvertently broken the law at some point, potentially committing acts that could be classified as felonies without even realizing it. The sheer volume and complexity of federal and state statutes mean that obscure laws can ensnare even the most law-abiding citizens. Legal experts point out that the proliferation of laws and regulations in recent decades has created a situation where everyday activities can sometimes be interpreted as criminal acts. For example, connective actions on the internet or the unintentional violation of … Read more

Multiple State Authorities Nab Felon for Illegal Firearms Possession in Ohio County

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A 29-year-old Ohio County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Christopher Saunders was apprehended last December by deputies, who discovered that he had active warrants in Indiana, Florida, and Ohio. Department of Justice officials have revealed that Saunders was found to be in possession of multiple firearms, including a Taurus .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol, a Hermann Weihrauch .32-caliber revolver, and a Companhia Braziliera de Cartuchos .410-gauge single-shot break-action shotgun, along with ammunition. However, Saunders’ criminal history, which includes prior convictions for … Read more