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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
Outstanding Service
“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: Virginia Law
Virginia Gun Rights Restoration Failures
If you call me with a tax law question, I am going to refer you to an attorney who practices tax law. The same is true with all the other areas of law that are outside my wheelhouse. The reason … Continue reading
Posted in ATF, BATFE, Criminal Law, Federal Law, Gun Rights Restoration, US Supreme Court, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police
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The current application form for a Virginia CHP misstates the requirements for certain restoration scenarios
In assisting one of my clients I have discovered several errors in the current version of the Application for a Concealed Handgun Permit (SP-248) that I believe need to be corrected. The issues are on page 2 in the Form … Continue reading
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Governor McAuliffe announces he will ‘expeditiously’ sign individual restoration orders
Following Friday’s decision by the Virginia Supreme Court striking down Governor McAuliffe’s blanket restoration of political rights, Governor McAuliffe was quick to issue an official response. For those clients who need their voting rights restoration in order to apply for restoration … Continue reading
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The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down Governor McAuliffe’s blanket restoration of political rights
In a ruling issued late today, the Virginia Supreme Court has struck down the Governor’s blanket restoration of the political rights of over 206,000 convicted felons who had completed their sentences and been released from supervised probation or parole. The 63 … Continue reading
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Purchasing a firearm after your gun rights have been restored following a mental health adjudication
In Virginia, there are a number of mental health adjudications that can lead to a prohibition on the right to purchase, possess, and transport firearms. These include the following: Persons acquitted of a crime by reason of insanity Persons adjudicated … Continue reading
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Can you own body armor after having your gun rights restored?
Because of the imperfect intersection of local, state, and federal laws, there are a number of legal questions that arise when a felon has their gun rights restored. Today’s question is whether a person who was convicted of a felony and … Continue reading
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The old wives’ tale about black powder firearms and felons
UPDATE: As of July 1, 2017 this article no longer accurately reflects current Virginia law. See my updated article for more details. It seems like I hear the question at least once a week. “Can convicted felons possess black powder firearms?” … Continue reading
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Are folding stocks legal in Virginia?
Every so often I get an email or a phone call from someone who is convinced that folding stocks are illegal in Virginia. Just to be clear … these people are wrong. Folding stocks are certainly legal in Virginia! So … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit, Virginia Law
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Does ASAP count as ‘mandatory outpatient treatment’ when applying for a Virginia CHP?
I received an email today from someone who was confused by the language on the Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit application. For simplicity sake I will call her Terry (not her real name) throughout the rest of this article. Terry had been … Continue reading
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Understanding expungements in Virginia
In the 80’s cult-classic movie The Princess Bride, Wallace Shawn, playing Sicilian criminal mastermind Vizzini, keeps saying that things are “inconceivable” despite the fact that they are both conceivable and happening with alarming frequency. After observing this silently for a … Continue reading
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