Hi, I'm 32 years old now and was arrested almost 14 years ago for stealing a pack of Pez candy from a department store (a value of $1.25).
I pled guilty and paid a small fine. Now however, if I try to purchase a new firearm the NICS check shoots me down. I think it is because that crime that I committed could have technically been punishable for up to or over 1 year in jail. I've had no other criminal charges or convictions.
I cleared this up with my local sheriff's department and was issued a permit to carry a concealed pistol/firearm. But, I cannot purchase new firearms with this conviction on my record. Luckily, I already had a couple of handguns that I inherited, but eventually I would like to purchase a newer one.
Is there anything that I can do to clear this up? Should I hire a lawyer? If so, what kind of lawyer should I approach?
Thanks for any advice that could be given.
UT
I pled guilty and paid a small fine. Now however, if I try to purchase a new firearm the NICS check shoots me down. I think it is because that crime that I committed could have technically been punishable for up to or over 1 year in jail. I've had no other criminal charges or convictions.
I cleared this up with my local sheriff's department and was issued a permit to carry a concealed pistol/firearm. But, I cannot purchase new firearms with this conviction on my record. Luckily, I already had a couple of handguns that I inherited, but eventually I would like to purchase a newer one.
Is there anything that I can do to clear this up? Should I hire a lawyer? If so, what kind of lawyer should I approach?
Thanks for any advice that could be given.
UT