Videos tagged with Non-Violent Crime

This video analyzes the case of Melinda Vincent, who lost her Second Amendment rights due to a non-violent felony conviction for writing a bad check. It details her legal battles to regain her rights, the impact of Supreme Court decisions like Bruen, and the ongoing circuit split regarding the constitutionality of felon firearm bans. The discussion highlights the disparity in how non-violent offenses are treated under current gun laws.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has announced its intention to defend former President Donald Trump's Second Amendment rights following his felony conviction. SAF's stance, articulated by Alan Gottlieb and Adam Kraut, is that individuals should not lose their gun rights due to non-violent convictions, citing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. They are prepared to litigate against New York State or the federal government if Trump faces further prosecution related to firearm ownership.

This video discusses the Zerka v. Garland case heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the federal law (18 USC 922(g)(1)) that prohibits individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, analyzes the arguments, focusing on whether the Second Amendment, as interpreted by Heller and Bruin, protects individuals convicted of non-violent felonies. He predicts a loss in the Second Circuit but anticipates this will create a circuit split, potentially leading to a Supreme Court review.