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“John represented me at my hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court for my Petition for Restoration of Firearms Rights. My case was a bit complex and it incorporated some new legislation that John was very educated on. The legislation was so new that the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Judge did not have any knowledge of it. John’s actions in the courtroom to bring the new legislation to the attention of the court were astonishing and brilliant; even bringing a smile to the Judge and pat on the back from a fellow attorney after the hearing.
John’s flat rate pricing for representation is amazingly affordable. He is true to his word, communicates through out the entire process and works diligently to represent you. I highly recommend John Pierce.” - Shawn
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“I contacted John via email regarding trust and estate work that I needed and questions that I had. He called me that same day, walked me through the process, took adequate time and was very patient in responding to my questions. He is very down to earth and professional. I was astounded as I found he was on travel, yet he took the time to personally contact me. He was very responsive in following up with the documents that I needed. I am extremely pleased and appreciative of the time he took with me and his outstanding level of service. I've worked with a number of attorneys in my profession and John exceeds the standards that I am accustomed to. I highly recommend him.” - Ron
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Important Supreme Court decisions that are expected by the first week of July
The clock is ticking down for several key Supreme Court cases that impact the firearms community. The first of these cases is United States v. Rahimi which concerns the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), a federal law that prohibits … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative Deference, Administrative Law, ATF Ruling, BATFE, Bruen Decision, Bump Fire Stocks, Court Rulings, Domestic Violence, Due Process, Federal Court, Federal Law, Machine Guns, Prohibited Persons, Regulatory Rulemaking, SCOTUS, Second Amendment
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Post Bruen federal case rundown
United States v. Rahimi Issue Whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to domestic-violence restraining orders, violates the Second Amendment on its face. Status February 2, 2023 / March 2, 2023 – The Fifth … Continue reading
Posted in 2A, 922(g), Bruen Decision, Court Rulings, Domestic Violence, Federal Court, Federal Law, Fifth Circuit, Opinion, SCOTUS, Second Amendment, US Supreme Court
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Can those with a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction own muzzle loaders?
This question involves the intersection of two complex areas of firearms law: The federal prohibition triggered by a misdemeanor conviction of a crime of domestic violence; and Whether black powder firearms are considered ‘firearms’ under state and federal law. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Black Powder Firearms, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Law, Hunting, MCDV, Muzzle Loading Firearms, Purchasing Firearms, Virginia Law
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Virginia convictions which meet the federal definition of ‘misdemeanor crime of domestic violence’
Perhaps the least-understood federal firearms prohibitions are those codified at 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(9) and (g)(9). These two sub-sections generally prohibit the acquisition, possession, and transportation of firearms by any person “who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor … Continue reading
Posted in ATF, Background Checks, BATFE, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Law, Prohibited Persons, Purchasing Firearms, SCOTUS, US Supreme Court, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police
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Do I lose my right to possess firearms if I live with a prohibited person?
This is a question that arises quite frequently. “If my (husband / wife / boyfriend / girlfriend / parent / roommate) is a prohibited person does that mean I can’t have my legally owned firearms in my own home?” The … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Law, Felons, Gun Rights Restoration, Mental Health, Prohibited Persons
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