Smith, 061075 MSAGO, 1975-0017

• Case Date: June 10, 1975
• Court: Mississippi

Honorable Burris O. Smith No. 1975-0017 Mississippi Attorney General Opinions June 10, 1975          Honorable Burris O. Smith          Attorney for the Board of Supervisors          Winston County          P.O. Drawer 31          Louisville, Mississippi 39339          Dear Mr. Smith:          Attorney General Summer has received your letter of request dated May 7, 1975, and has assigned it to me for research and reply.          You submit the following, to-wit:

         “If an individual pleads guilty to a misdemeanor or a felony in any state court and gets a suspended sentence does he have the right to vote and hold public office?”

         We enclose herewith a copy of an opinion to Honorable Emmette P. Allen dated May 7, 1975, wherein this office stated,There would not be a...