felonies

I noted that conviction for certain felonies in most states “automatically” bars the criminal from voting.

Matthew Yglesias » George Will’s Odd Aversion to Democracy 2009

When an African American (or anybody, for that matter) is convicted of certain felonies, they automatically [!] lose the right to vote. seems, well, the pot calling the kettle black.

Matthew Yglesias » George Will’s Odd Aversion to Democracy 2009

When an African American (or anybody, for that matter) is convicted of certain felonies, they automatically lose the right to vote.

Matthew Yglesias » George Will’s Odd Aversion to Democracy 2009

This traitor, who took full advantage of his Constitutional rights, when obviously guilty of multiple felonies, is now accusing Obama of being anti-American.

Think Progress » The Right Scrambles To Demean Obama’s Successful Nuclear Summit 2010

Libby, who was charged with five felonies, is putting the finishing touches on a new legal and public relations team.

November 2005 2005

Re: Steve, Cute shot over the urban pioneer bow, but having people sitting on the street engaging in felonies doesn’t give “color” to the neighborhood.

Matthew Yglesias » Of Local Interest 2009

The fact that not a single Democrat was involved in the Republican felonies is irrelevent when the rightards are trying to claim it’s okay if everyone does it.

Think Progress » NPR’s Liasson Falsely Claims “It’s Democrats, Not Just Republicans Taking Money From Abramoff” 2006

But that leaves the problem of justifying dispossession for non-violent felonies, which is a little harder.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Seventh Circuit Vacates Conviction for Gun Possession By a Misdemeanant Convicted of Domestic Violence, Remands for Further Proceedings 2009

When a juvenile has an offense, those are not called felonies!

CNN Transcript Jan 31, 2007 2007

He has been charged with 3 felonies, which is an outrageous abuse of the law and of power.

Open letter on behalf of Steven Heller, Diebold Whistleblower 2006