Under federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), a person who has lost their firearms rights under federal law, can apply to the Attorney General for the restoration of their firearms rights. The Attorney General can grant that relief he/she is satisfied that the "circumstances regarding the disability, and the applicant's record and reputation, are such … Continue reading AG Publishes Interim Final Rule Reclaiming Authority to Restore Federal Firearms Rights
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U.S. Government to Withdraw Appeal in Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Relating to a Mental Health Commitment
As our viewers are aware, I was previously successful in establishing a right to relief in a Second Amendment as-applied challenge involving a mental health commitment - Monumental Decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment. Thereafter, the U.S. Government filed an appeal to the Third Circuit Court, … Continue reading U.S. Government to Withdraw Appeal in Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Relating to a Mental Health Commitment
US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that case of Birchfield v. North Dakota, 14-1468, in which the Court held that while implied consent laws relative to driving under the influence (DUI) may impose civil penalties, it is unconstitutional for them to impose criminal penalties for refusing to consent. Specifically, as the Syllabus … Continue reading US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
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