Roundtree v. Wisconsin
Roundtree v. Wisconsin is by far the most interesting case that will not be heard by the Supreme Court. This case revolves around felons, non-violent felons to be exact, and their right to keep and bear arms.
20 years ago Leevan Roundtree pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to pay child support. Roundtree became a felon as a result and lost his right to keep and bear arms. Twelve years after Roundtree became a felon he was caught with a revolver and ammunition, he was subsequently charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Roundtree’s attorneys are hoping to challenge the current standard, that felons are not permitted to own firearms.
Roundtree is a non-violent felon who wanted to own and carry a firearm for self-defense, but because he was a felon he is not permitted to own firearms. This would have been a very solid Supreme Court case with impact around the country.
