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Legal Opinion

Opn. No.

New York Attorney General Reports

Decided July 30, 1998Published

1Opinion of the Court

Hon. Kenneth J. Connolly Deputy Commissioner Division of Criminal Justice Services Executive Park Tower Stuyvesant Plaza Albany, New York 12203-3764

Dear Mr. Connolly:

You have requested a formal opinion as to whether individuals convicted of either felonies or misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence may be appointed as peace officers. You have asked that we consider whether their convictions preclude such appointment by virtue of the provisions of the federal Gun Control Act (GCA), 18 U.S.C. § 921, et seq. The Division of Criminal Justice Services certifies peace officers upon successful…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Scarborough v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
  2. United States v. Calvin CassidyCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1990
  3. James McGrath v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1995
  4. United States v. IndelicatoCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1996
  5. People v. . AhearnNew York Court of Appeals · 1909

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