What are the consequences of a conviction for a criminal conviction for possessing a firearm?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Miller, 23 Cal.App.5th 973, 233 Cal.Rptr.3d 638 (Cal. App. 2018):

A person convicted of a felony permanently loses certain rights and privileges under California law. Among other restrictions, convicted felons are not allowed to possess a firearm ( Pen. Code, 29800, subd. (a)(1) ), are disqualified from serving on a jury ( Code Civ. Proc., 203, subd. (a)(5) ), and are prohibited from holding certain jobs (see, e.g., Gov. Code 1029 [ineligibility for employment as a peace officer] ). But a felon can have full rights and privileges restored by obtaining a pardon from the Governor. ( Cal. Const., art. V, 8 ; Pen. Code, 4800 et seq. ; Way v. Superior Court (1977) 74 Cal.App.3d 165, 176, fn. 12, 141 Cal.Rptr. 383 [a pardon granted after conviction removes all penalties and disabilities and restores civil rights].)

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