Opinion No. 70-211 (1970) Ag

SHERIFF — CONVICTION FOR FEDERAL FELONY OKLAHOMA MISDEMEANOR — CARRYING FIREARMS If a person is convicted of an offense which is a felony against the United States and such offense is a misdemeanor under Oklahoma laws, such conviction by the federal court does not disqualify the person as a candidate for the office of sheriff. Such person, if elected sheriff, is permitted to carry arms as provided in 21 O.S. 1274 [21-1274] (1961). The Attorney General has had under consideration your letter dated June 3, 1970, wherein you, in effect, ask the following questions: 1. If a person is convicted of…