Adjudication Withheld on felony posession of explosives charges

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I am just wondering what this means for me in the end. I just completed probation and was under the impression I could get removed from the registered felons list upon completion to alleviate any firearms use or purchasing issues. My lawyer even told me because of withhold of adjudication I can shoot now and vote and all that. it was just while on probation i lost those rights. I just really want to know what exactly it means and what affects it has on me being able to vote and purchase shoot firearms? I assumed there was some form to fill out after completion of probation to get me unregistered as a felon but im not sure now. I had to plead guilty to charges of possession of explosives without a license to get sentenced to 6 years probation(state) 1 year concurrent. Bottom line can I file a paper to the county/court etc that removed me from the registered felon list or is me being on that even an issue in regards to gun ownership and use? someone please let me know asap. links to articles etc would be great. anything to shed some light on this. and please just send the info to me or reply to this thread. Thanks for taking the time to read this and If you honestly don't have much legitimate credit in this area and aren't sure if your accurate please don't bother. Thanks
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ben Bartlow
Fort Myers FL

 

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I am just wondering what this means for me in the end. I just completed probation and was under the impression I could get removed from the registered felons list upon completion to alleviate any firearms use or purchasing issues. My lawyer even told me because of withhold of adjudication I can shoot now and vote and all that. it was just while on probation i lost those rights. I just really want to know what exactly it means and what affects it has on me being able to vote and purchase shoot firearms? I assumed there was some form to fill out after completion of probation to get me unregistered as a felon but im not sure now. I had to plead guilty to charges of possession of explosives without a license to get sentenced to 6 years probation(state) 1 year concurrent. Bottom line can I file a paper to the county/court etc that removed me from the registered felon list or is me being on that even an issue in regards to gun ownership and use? someone please let me know asap. links to articles etc would be great. anything to shed some light on this. and please just send the info to me or reply to this thread. Thanks for taking the time to read this and If you honestly don't have much legitimate credit in this area and aren't sure if your accurate please don't bother. Thanks
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ben Bartlow
Fort Myers FL

To be completely sure about the information I provide you, please discuss this with your lawyer.

I am only speaking generally, and I do not have (nor do I wish to have or know) all of the details about your case.

It is best to keep that confidential and do not release it unless you have consulted with your lawyer (or a lawyer you hire)!!!!

First of all, IF what you say is entirely accurate, your former probation officer should be able to provide you with details of your probation, sentence, and IF you have satisfied everything you should have done (that could be completing classes, counseling, psychiatric evaluations, fines, fees, court costs, any additional monies you were to pay to victims, fees to the state victims fund, etc...)!

If you have done everything to satisfy the probation officer and department, they should provide you with a letter releasing you from probation.

They might require you to seek that from the court that sentenced you.

Again, your lawyer should be able to provide you HOW you ensure that you are free from all legal disabilities.

UNLESS and UNTIL your rights are restored, you will remain unable to vote.

In Texas, your voting rights are restored WITHOUT having to do a thing after you complete your sentence or get out of prison.

Hold your horses, Hoss, in Florida, it isn't that easy!


Again, I can't stress enough how you need to meet with your lawyer and discuss this with him or her.

If I were you, I wouldn't get too enthused about ever owning guns!!!!

Think about what you were convicted of, sir!!!!!

You may never be able to own a gun, if the "feds" have their way!!!!!

And, if the Florida authorities sense your "eagerness" to own guns, well; your rights may never be restored.

You see, restoring your rights in Florida, is not a "pro forma" event.

No sir, it is quite complicated.

But, you can read ALL ABOUT the complicated and lengthy process at the bottom of my post!!!

That is why you need to be sure before you leap!!!!


<<<<<<<<<Okay, read all about it>>>>>>>>>>

https://fpc.state.fl.us/PDFs/clemency/RestorationofCivilRightsApplicationForm1501AFinal31902.PDF



https://fpcweb.fpc.state.fl.us/



https://fpc.state.fl.us/Clemency.htm



http://www.aclufl.org/issues/voting_rights/applying_for_rights_restoration.cfm

APPLYING FOR RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN FLORIDA

In Florida, a past felony conviction usually means loss of civil rights, including the right to vote, even after completion of all the terms and conditions of the sentence. Loss of civil rights takes away not only the right to vote, but also the right to hold public office, serve on a jury, and hold certain types of state occupational licenses.

An ex-felon's civil rights are taken away permanently until and unless he or she successfully completes a lengthy clemency application process and is granted restoration of civil rights by the Governor and the Board of Executive Clemency. The information below will help you know whether you have lost your rights, and if so, how you can apply to get them back.

If you are an ex-felon* and current Florida resident, you have probably lost your civil rights if:

You have a felony conviction in the state of Florida and have not had your civil rights restored by the Governor and the Board of Executive Clemency.

AND/OR
You were convicted of a felony in another state while you were a Florida resident.
You were convicted of a felony in another state and did not have your rights restored in that state before moving to Florida. (NOTE: Some states restore rights automatically, without any paperwork, and a few never take the rights away at all. If your rights were restored before you became a Florida resident, you do not have to apply in Florida.)

The Department of Corrections (DOC) should have helped you with the application process at the time of your release from supervision. However, if you did not receive such assistance, you can start the process on your own, though you must not be under any form of supervision, including parole or probation.

You should be aware that applying for restoration of your civil rights opens you to investigation by the Florida Parole Commission. You may also have to undergo a hearing. The process is long, and there are no guarantees that your rights will be restored, but submitting the application is often recognized as a positive rehabilitative step that may help you achieve other goals. Submitting the application also helps to change the current rights restoration process for the better.

To initiate the application for restoration of your civil rights and keep your application moving, you will need to:

Submit the Restoration of Civil Rights application to the Office of Executive Clemency in Tallahassee. Click here for detailed instructions from the Office of Executive Clemency on how to fill out the form. You may also obtain a copy of the application by calling the Office of Executive Clemency at (850) 488-2952, or writing to the ACLU of Florida at the address on the bottom of this page.

AND
Submit letters of reference or character affidavits from past or current employers, clergy, neighbors, etc. Such letters are OPTIONAL, but they may be very helpful to your application. Keep in mind that the Parole Commission may contact the people who write on your behalf. The letters can be sent to the Office of Executive Clemency, at the same address as listed on the Restoration of Civil Rights Application.

AND
Keep copies at home of your completed application, letters, and any other documentation you submit. You should have your own complete record of all correspondence and submissions.

AND
Call the Office of Executive Clemency to make sure all information has been received and to ask whether they need any additional information. The phone number for the Office of Executive Clemency is (850) 488-2952. You should also call periodically to find out where your application is in the review process.

If you have questions during the process, you can call the Office of Executive Clemency, or you can call the ACLU of Florida at (786) 363-2711. While the ACLU cannot answer all questions, we will try to provide you with as much information as possible. Good luck!

http://www.aclufl.org/issues/voting_rights/applying_for_rights_restoration.cfm