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Should Former Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?
By care2.com/
Published: 07/25/2013

As of July 15, 2013, felons convicted of non-violent offenses in Virginia will have their voting rights automatically restored after they’ve finished their sentences (including parole, probation, restitution and other court-ordered actions) and have no pending charges.

The qualifying non-violent convictions currently range from bank or welfare fraud to breaking and entering without a weapon and DUI. Drug possession is also considered non-violent as long as there was no conviction of intent to distribute.

In short, if money, property or an identity was stolen and no one was hurt or killed in the process, chances are the ex-felon can have his civil rights restored.

This will make Virginia one of 20 states that restore voting rights after the term of their incarceration (including parole and probation) has been served.

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  2. Fred Davis on 07/25/2013:

    No taxation without representation.

  3. Fred Davis on 07/25/2013:

    Yes


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