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Gun Rights and DUI Convictions

A foundational right provided in the Bill of Rights is the right to bear arms. Americans use their right to possess a firearm in a variety of situations, ranging from home defense to hunting. However, a DUI conviction can effectively disallow a person from enjoying this basic American freedom. This is due to gun ownership restrictions for individuals convicted of a felony.

For more information regarding your legal options if you have been arrested for DUI, contact the Arizona DUI lawyers of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999 today.

Felony Convictions and Gun Right Loss

A gun owner can lose the right to possess their weapons if they are convicted of a felony-grade DUI. These DUIs are generally given under two circumstances. In some cases, a person may be charged with a felony-grade DUI if they have caused a serious injury as a result of their intoxicated driving. Other felony-grade DUIs may be linked to repeat offenses within a particular amount of time. The following exemptions are available for this federal restriction:

  • Individuals sentenced to under one year in prison
  • Individual convicted under a foreign country’s jurisdiction
  • Individuals convicted of business crime violations and certain white collar offenses

Federal gun restriction laws for felons often set a permanent restriction that can prove particularly difficult to overturn or modify.

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If you have been charged with DUI, the consequences for a conviction can prove particularly devastating. For more information regarding your rights and options if you have been arrested for DUI, contact an Arizona DUI lawyer at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999 today.