There are many consequences, if one is convicted of a felony in Oregon. While there are criminal punishments associated with a particular crime -- including fines, jail or prison time, probation and more -- there are also other penalties. First, convicted felons lose their right to vote. Second, convicted felons may have to report their criminal record on housing and employment applications which can limit future opportunities. Third, convicted felons lose the right to carry or own firearms.
Violating the restrictions on convicted felons -- including the weapons rule -- can lead to additional criminal charges and penalties in the future. For example, a 23-year-old Oregon man was recently arrested on charges of felon in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop.
In this case, police claim that they tried to pull over the man for traffic infractions. Nonetheless, after briefly stopping, police allege the man took off in his car. Eventually, the man crashed his car, and officers claim he tried to escape on foot. According to police, a handgun was found in his abandoned car.
The man was eventually arrested by officers. In addition to the weapons charge, the man faces criminal charges for reckless driving, attempt to elude on foot and unlawful possession of a firearm and others.
In order to avoid becoming a convicted felon, people need to mount an aggressive criminal defense. Even if it is the person's first run-in with the law, a felony charge can have long lasting effects -- as can be seen in this case. By protecting their rights and clearing their name, people can avoid the loss of rights and the possibility of additional charges in the future.
Source: Portland Tribune, "Felon arrested on gun charges," Jim Redden, Aug. 21, 2014
Source: Portland Tribune, "Felon arrested on gun charges," Jim Redden, Aug. 21, 2014
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