By Kenny, Burns & McGill | Published August 3, 2023 | Posted in Criminal Defense, Current Events | Tagged Tags: Court Decision, Felony, gun charges, gun possession |
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New District Court Opinion on Felons and Gun Ownership
The District Court of Southern Mississippi has recently released a decision with interesting implications for felons who either desire to own a gun or who have gotten in trouble for owning a gun. Up until now, the United States’ courts have held that the Second Amendment only applies to people who are “virtuous, law-abiding citizens” Read More
Read MoreCaution: Phone Scammers Are Impersonating Police
Attention, everyone with a phone line! Some phone scammers in the area are pretending to be law enforcement officers, claiming that someone might have a warrant out for their arrest, and demanding that the person pay a fee or risk going to jail. These scammers are weaponizing law enforcement tactics against unsuspecting members of the Read More
Read MoreSeptember 2022: Online Pardons at PA Marijuana Pardon Project
Great news, Pennsylvanians! If you have been convicted of certain marijuana charges, you are now able to apply for a pardon online. On September 1, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced a “one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.” If you think you may Read More
Read MorePhiladelphia Gun Permits – Owning a Gun in the City
Gun Permit Lawyer in Philadelphia The legal team at Kenny, Burns & McGill takes calls from people from all walks of life who want to legally own a firearm and need help getting there. Whether their license to carry (LTC) needs to be restored or their old criminal records need to be cleaned up before Read More
Read More85 Alleged Fugitives Arrested – Operation North Star
Throughout the month of June, the U.S. Marshals led an operation to find and arrest alleged fugitives and criminals. Dubbed “Operation North Star,” this 30-day initiative resulted in the arrests of 1,501 people. The Department of Justice described this operation as “a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combatting violent crime in 10 cities with Read More
Read MoreSupreme Court Continues to Restrict Habeas Corpus
The federal government of the United States has been slowly chipping away at the availability of habeas corpus for at least five decades, but this effort has become more concentrated in the past 25 years. If you or a loved one is seeking relief through a habeas corpus petition, make sure to reach out to Read More
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Gun Rights
One of the most important gun cases in over a decade was decided today by the Supreme Court of the United States, striking down a New York State law that required residents of that state to show a special need to defend themselves when applying for a concealed carry permit. While it is yet unknown Read More
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