Does setting aside a conviction restore the rights I lost when convicted of a felony?
When a person is convicted of a felony, they lose certain constitutional rights such as the right to vote and the right to possess a gun. In most cases, the court has the discretion to restore those rights. Merely “setting aside” the conviction does not, in all cases, automatically restore all the rights a person had before the conviction. For example, a person’s right to vote is not restored automatically upon a second felony conviction. In that instance, a person must apply to have her civil rights restored. Furthermore, the right to own a firearm is only restored after an application for restoration of that right and specific judicial order. DISCLAIMER: The information in this blog is NOT legal advice, nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship between you and the Koplow Law Firm. Legal advice usually varies from case to case. If you need legal advice for a specific problem, you must consult with an attorney. For more information about Arizona Criminal Law, please contact
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