Hunting advocates and gun enthusiasts believe the law should be amended so that individuals convicted of a non-violent felony can be allowed to hunt. Some interested parties do not think there is a problem with the current system and believe law enforcement officials and state legislators have more important issues to deal with. There are some states that prohibit anyone convicted of a felony crime from purchasing or possessing a hunting license, should Colorado be one of them?
One hunting enthusiast believes the state should differentiate between violent and non-violent felony convictions. People make mistakes sometimes and often learn from those mistakes and should be given a second chance in some cases. It is possible to get a conviction expunged or reversed in certain circumstances. Someone who takes the time and expense to apply for and purchase a hunting license is probably more likely to obey the law than someone out there looking to game the system.
This particular topic demonstrates the impact a felony criminal conviction can have on a person’s life long after any fines or prison sentences are served. For many individuals charged with a crime, consulting with an experienced criminal defense attorney before speaking with the authorities can make a difference in the severity of the charges and may even reduce or eliminate the possibility of a conviction in the first place.
Source: Daily Camera, ” Felons set sights for hunting in Colorado,” Ryan Parker, Jan. 22, 2013
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