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felon yet??
I was found guilty(pled no con.) on a class 6 felony, I asked my public defender if I was considered a convicted felon as of now or after I am sentenced. I ask this because when I am sentenced they are supposed to reduce to a misd. according to my lawyer. My lawyer tells me that I am not a felon as of yet and to feel free to hunt with my gun. He seems to me not to be the sharpest tool in the box if you know what i mean and wanted to ask this question because, to me I am a convicted felon. so do I believe him or am i as of now a convicted felon? Thanks for the info.

Asked on 11/09/08, 7:05 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: felon yet??

Conviction of a crime = verdict of guilty(after trial) or plea of guilty + sentence imposed-----

Until both of the above have occurred there is no conviction.

Your less than "sharpest tool in the box" defense counsel is correct on this particular issue.

Answered on 11/09/08, 9:26 am

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