💨 Abstract
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld a state law prohibiting gun possession for individuals sentenced to two years or more in prison, equating it to a felon gun ban. The ruling aligns with U.S. Supreme Court precedents that allow such restrictions for public safety. Justice Jonathan Biran dissented, arguing that the law could improperly disarm individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. The case involved Robert L. Fooks, convicted of gun possession due to a prior nonviolent offense.
Courtesy: Matt Small