Posted on 06/06/2023 3:36:30 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The U.S. government cannot ban people convicted of non-violent crimes from possessing guns, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
The 11-4 ruling from the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest defeat for gun control laws in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year expanding gun rights nationwide.
The decision stems from a 2020 lawsuit by a Pennsylvania man, Bryan Range, who was barred under federal law from possessing a gun after pleading guilty to welfare fraud. He claimed the prohibition violated his right to bear arms under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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What about when people lose their gun rights because they had a “temporary detention order” when there was no crime or violence but their spouse said they were a threat to themselves or others? That happens all the time.
Great news! I wonder if my friend can get his gun right back. (His ex screwed him!). He loved to hunt, but he can’t due to a false report. (Let’s say that ex said he had sexual relations with their son during their divorce).
For the lawyers out there: Would this ruling include a conviction for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, with no other crime charged? Pistol found in vehicle during traffic stop.
Violent criminals are usually not reformed when they get out of prison. For that matter the recidivism rate among criminals is fairly high. I would modify the non-violent gun ownership qualifications to a “three strikes and you’re out” law. And, like you said, many crimes are so heinous that they should never be allow out of prison. But we both know that a “life” sentence can be as short as 2 years. https://recordinglaw.com/how-long-is-a-life-sentence/
If someone is dangerous, they need to be in some sort of institution.
Otherwise, a US CITIZEN should be known as FREE and covered by all God given rights by birth. Including, the right to self defense. Recognized by the US Constitution
Most people plea bargain to stay with their families, or out of fear of worse. People who was defending themselves or others.
You only hear about the worst people who should be in prison or mental institutions.
A good step in the right direction to make people whole.
IN theory I agree, but in reality, we both know that violent criminals are paroled and released all the ttime.
Fair enough
The concept used to be that you lost some of your rights when you committed a federal crime. It was a good concept.
The problem is that EVERYTHING is a federal crime these days.
BTT!!
I agree 1000%!!
I agree even MORE with this statement!!
Yep!!
What would you consider to be the appropriate sentence for raping children?
Death
I’m OK with that.
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