felon

Example Sentences

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His abductors, authorities charge, included a felon with ties to Israeli organized crime and a former officer from the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

On the broad question of gun rights, Menard’s views trend conservative: She says she understands why felons can’t own guns but wonders whether, depending on their charges and history, there should be exceptions.

From Washington Post

For example, laws barring convicted felons from having guns, requiring background checks on gun purchases and restricting access to firearms by people with mental illness are all modern-day innovations.

From Los Angeles Times

Now a felon doesn’t care if they get caught because the most they’ll get is probation.”

From Washington Post

The governor has sought their help in the past to defend a controversial social media law, a ban on "vaccine passports" for cruise ships, and restrictions on felons seeking to vote.

From Salon