A relative of mine was convicted of a non-violent felony in Maryland in the early '70's, served some time, was released and given a full governor's pardon.
He had allways been into hunting up untill then, but had to give it up due to his felon status. He completely reformed his life (that was his last offense), but still doesn't pass a background check. I thought that a pardon meant that in the eyes of the law it didn't happen; am I mistaken?
Are there any possible ways for him to get this finally resolved? or is it once a felon, allways a felon?
I know that this not where to get "legal advise", but if anyone had been through it, or had a link or any help, I would much appreciate it
Thanks
He had allways been into hunting up untill then, but had to give it up due to his felon status. He completely reformed his life (that was his last offense), but still doesn't pass a background check. I thought that a pardon meant that in the eyes of the law it didn't happen; am I mistaken?
Are there any possible ways for him to get this finally resolved? or is it once a felon, allways a felon?
I know that this not where to get "legal advise", but if anyone had been through it, or had a link or any help, I would much appreciate it
Thanks