About 8 years ago,while living in Florida,I was arrested for possesion of more than 20 grams marijuana.(it was 24 grams IIRC )
The final judgement/order of the court was "ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD".
I paid court costs,and served 2 years probation.
Now 8 years later,Im applying for my CCW-concealed handgun permit here in Michigan.
Ive owned handguns for years,each time having to obtain a purchace permit/background check,and the Sherrifs office is aware of the pot charge in Florida.Now Im being told to bring in my case paperwork from that case,with me Thursday when I appear in front of the LEO's 'board' for final approval for my CCW permit.It has been since October that I filed with the capitol, Lansing,and I assumed they were to do all the digging up of out of state records and such.............but we all know what happens when you assume.Today,with less than 48 hours to go,I get a call from the LEOs questioning the case.
Basically,they are saying I do not qualify because I was convicted of a felony.
This Florida drug case is the only thing in question.
I did a search here on "ADJUDICATION WITHHELD" and saw a definition of it being such that I am guilty...........but not convicted.
FYI.........according to a few searches on the web,the same charge in Michigan would have been a misdemeanor violation.
On the application for the CCW ,in front of me,it clearly states in the requirements to obtain,as :
#9. Has never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere
So I guess what Im asking is that can they legally deny me the CCW based on their interpretation of "ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD" ??
A reference to a legal definition of the term would be most appreciated.
Thank you for your help,Brion Jordan.
The final judgement/order of the court was "ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD".
I paid court costs,and served 2 years probation.
Now 8 years later,Im applying for my CCW-concealed handgun permit here in Michigan.
Ive owned handguns for years,each time having to obtain a purchace permit/background check,and the Sherrifs office is aware of the pot charge in Florida.Now Im being told to bring in my case paperwork from that case,with me Thursday when I appear in front of the LEO's 'board' for final approval for my CCW permit.It has been since October that I filed with the capitol, Lansing,and I assumed they were to do all the digging up of out of state records and such.............but we all know what happens when you assume.Today,with less than 48 hours to go,I get a call from the LEOs questioning the case.
Basically,they are saying I do not qualify because I was convicted of a felony.
This Florida drug case is the only thing in question.
I did a search here on "ADJUDICATION WITHHELD" and saw a definition of it being such that I am guilty...........but not convicted.
FYI.........according to a few searches on the web,the same charge in Michigan would have been a misdemeanor violation.
On the application for the CCW ,in front of me,it clearly states in the requirements to obtain,as :
#9. Has never been convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere
So I guess what Im asking is that can they legally deny me the CCW based on their interpretation of "ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD" ??
A reference to a legal definition of the term would be most appreciated.
Thank you for your help,Brion Jordan.