AgentBauer
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My jurisdiction is: New York, United States
Monroe County, NY
In June of 2005, at age 18, I committed a burglary in my neighborhood. I was walking the neighborhood drunk at about 12:15 AM stealing cash and valuables from unlocked vehicles. I spotted an open house. The garage and entry door to the house were open, but the screen door was closed, unlocked. I opened the screen door and entered the home. The owners of the home were in other rooms and there was no confrontation. I took a BOSE Wave Radio/CD Player and a purse containing cash and credit cards. I spent the cash, sold the radio, and destroyed the credit cards and personal items.
On November 17, 2005, I was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny for shoplifting at a local Wal Mart. The charge was lowered to Disorderly Conduct and I served a night in jail, did community service, and paid restitution. In late December 2005, a few days before Christmas, two Monroe County Sheriff's investigators arrived at my house. I was told that since my fingerprints had been entered into the system for the Petit Larceny, the investigators had matched them to the burglary I had committed months earlier in June. I was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, a C Felony.
The final conclusion of the case was that I was "Adjudicated as a Youthful Offender" and sentenced to 5 years of probation. I began my probation sentence on April 11, 2006. My probation terminates on April 11, 2011, however my PO has recently told me it will likely be closer to Summer/Fall 2010 for good behavior/compliance.
When my lawyer worked out the deal with the Prosecutor, I was told that this won't be on my record or effect my getting a job and generally can't be used against me in any way. I was told that it is not ANY kind of conviction.
What I've been wondering for a long time is whether or not I will legally be allowed to purchase and own a firearm once my probation is terminated. I know there is a background check that gun dealers do, and if you're a convicted felon you can't own a firearm. Is there a chance the Youthful Offender will still count as a felony for this purpose?
I've already asked my PO and she doesn't know the answer as she's "not a lawyer". My lawyer is no longer on the payroll and thus I don't feel comfortable asking him for legal advice.
Thanks for taking my question.
Monroe County, NY
In June of 2005, at age 18, I committed a burglary in my neighborhood. I was walking the neighborhood drunk at about 12:15 AM stealing cash and valuables from unlocked vehicles. I spotted an open house. The garage and entry door to the house were open, but the screen door was closed, unlocked. I opened the screen door and entered the home. The owners of the home were in other rooms and there was no confrontation. I took a BOSE Wave Radio/CD Player and a purse containing cash and credit cards. I spent the cash, sold the radio, and destroyed the credit cards and personal items.
On November 17, 2005, I was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny for shoplifting at a local Wal Mart. The charge was lowered to Disorderly Conduct and I served a night in jail, did community service, and paid restitution. In late December 2005, a few days before Christmas, two Monroe County Sheriff's investigators arrived at my house. I was told that since my fingerprints had been entered into the system for the Petit Larceny, the investigators had matched them to the burglary I had committed months earlier in June. I was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, a C Felony.
The final conclusion of the case was that I was "Adjudicated as a Youthful Offender" and sentenced to 5 years of probation. I began my probation sentence on April 11, 2006. My probation terminates on April 11, 2011, however my PO has recently told me it will likely be closer to Summer/Fall 2010 for good behavior/compliance.
When my lawyer worked out the deal with the Prosecutor, I was told that this won't be on my record or effect my getting a job and generally can't be used against me in any way. I was told that it is not ANY kind of conviction.
What I've been wondering for a long time is whether or not I will legally be allowed to purchase and own a firearm once my probation is terminated. I know there is a background check that gun dealers do, and if you're a convicted felon you can't own a firearm. Is there a chance the Youthful Offender will still count as a felony for this purpose?
I've already asked my PO and she doesn't know the answer as she's "not a lawyer". My lawyer is no longer on the payroll and thus I don't feel comfortable asking him for legal advice.
Thanks for taking my question.
