Most people know that a person who’s convicted of a felony in California loses their right to own guns for the rest of their life – or do they? In fact, there is one way that a felon can legally own a gun again – and can have the rest of their rights restored. That way is by getting a Governor’s Pardon. Law Office of Michael L. Fell may be able to help.

There are other ways to move forward

Many people don’t realize that there are actually a few things you can do after being convicted of a felony and serving your time. For example, a certificate of rehabilitation can prevent you from being automatically denied a license by state licensing boards, get you off the sex offender registry, prevent employers from judging you unfairly, and is the first step towards a Governor’s Pardon.

A Governor’s Pardon is the most complete way to restore your legal rights

Though there are exceptions and the specifics of your case will vary based on your case, in most cases a Governor’s Pardon will indeed restore your right to own guns but it will do a lot more than that. It will allow you to serve on a jury, prevent state licensing boards from denying you a license on account of your felony, and can permanently end your need to register on a sex offender list.

Don’t assume that the Governor won’t take the time to consider your case

Many people who are eligible for a Governor’s Pardon don’t even try for it because they assume that the Governor wouldn’t want to bother with their case. The truth is that these pardons are an important part of the criminal justice system. They aren’t just given for higher-profile cases. There are more ordinary felons who have been helped than you might think.

There are a number of paths to a Governor’s Pardon

As noted above, most people start by getting a certificate of rehabilitation. However, if you don’t qualify for that, don’t assume that you can’t prove that you’ve been rehabilitated and earn your Governor’s Pardon. Another option is to apply to the Governor via an Application for Executive Clemency. This is especially useful for people who don’t live in California, are on mandatory life parole, were convicted of a sex crime, and who were given a death penalty sentence.

These cases are all complicated

The truth is that this is not a simple process. That’s why you need an experienced attorney on your side. To learn more about this process and to find out of you qualify, call us today at (949) 585-9055. We offer a free case evaluation and are happy to give you the basics you need to decide if this is the right next step for you.