Would like to get a pistol permit, but.....

[Bobby_Lee]

Hello,
Let me start this story off with my age. I'm 54 years old. When I was 19 (the sixties hippies and all that) I was arrested for sales and possesion of a dangerous drug. I was convicted of a felony early in '70 for that arrest and was given a 0 to 4 year sentence. ( i spent approx 15 months in a min. security facility. I concluded my sentence on parole uneventfully. Before my arrest I had never been in any trouble and have not been in any trouble since (30 years) All of this occured in NYS, where I still reside. At this point is there any way to procur a pistol permit? It seems a shame after all this time to still pay for a dumb kid mistake 30 years ago. Any input good ar bad would be appreciated. Thanks
Bob

[PAPA G]

i do not know the laws of the Empire state, but perhaps you can apply for the permit and see what happens, then take it from there.

[colt45]

well here in the empire the force is not allways with you. the county judge here is agood friend and good customer of the gun shop, i asked him about this he said to contact your under sherif and the issueing judge to get thier take on it before you spend the $$$ on the permit application, he said he would look at the app. but like a school loan if you had any drug offences no matter how long ago he would not aprove it.

[Bobby_Lee]

Ah well I kinda of figured as much. Thanks to those of you who replied. One note. Someone had told me at some point that I could possibly have that conviction expunged from my record due to my age at the time of the arrest. I figure that it would cost me a lot for a lawyer and not even be assured that it would be feasible. Don't get me wrong though, Iwas wrong all those years ago. It just seems a bit much. Especially given the entire picture. Thanks again guys
Bob

[oneastrix]

In Tx a felon has to wait five years from completing his/her adjudication. I don't know all the stipulations though.

[DANA]

I AM NOT SURE BUT I THINK BLACK POWDER USE FALLS UNDER DIFFRENT RULES. I.E. AFTER COVICTIONS

DANA

Not every case can be expunged. Every state has its own requirements that have to be met before a criminal record can be expunged. Contrary to popular belief, records are not "sealed" automatically with the passage of time, but require the filing of a petition with the court requesting the expungement and stating the reasons you are requesting it and how you meet the criteria set by law. The procedure can take between three months to almost a year depending upon the Court and the severity of the case. The fees are usually very reasonable, in the neighborhood of $2,000 to $2,500.00, and include research, filing fees, the drafting of the Petition, and any Court appearances. If you are not versed in this area of law, or feel you cannot handle this even with doing your own legal research, a criminal defense attorney would be able to do this for you.

allow a person convicted of two or more felonies to apply to the judge who sentenced him to restore his civil rights after he is discharged from probation or absolutely discharged from prison.

However, a person convicted of a dangerous offense (one involving the use or a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or one that resulted in the serious physical injury of the victim) may not file for the restoration of his right to possess or carry a firearm. A person convicted of a serious offense (e.g. murder, sexual assault, arson, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc.)may not apply for restoration of a right to carry a firearm for 10 years after his discharge from prison or probation. A person convicted of any other offense must wait at least two years to apply to restore his right to possess a firearm (ARS § 13-905(C)).

If a person meets these qualifications, then he must file an application to restore civil rights with the Superior Court in which he was sentenced. He must attach to the application a copy of his absolute discharge from prison or successful discharge from probation.

Once the application is filed, a copy is sent to the prosecutor to give him time to respond to the request. The judge then rules on the request. By law, the judge does not have to grant the request (See ARS § 13-908 and § 13-911). If the application is granted, the petitioner receives a signed copy of the Order Vacating Judgment of Guilt, Dismissing Charges and Restoring Civil Rights.

[Bobby_Lee]

Logansdad,
I'm sure NY is not as liberal as that And if I remember correctly the judge that actually sentanced me in 1970 was elderly then............ That said it doesn't look totally dismal. Just a HUGE mound of red tape and beuracracy (did I spell that right?) Well I have a few good years left in me and I've taken the first steps by asking you good people your opinion
Bob

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[colt45]

even if you get your record cleared it shows up still on a pistol permit check, like i said check with the under sherif and the issueing judge, before you spend any money on a blood sucking lawyer, all they want is your money they don't care if you get what you are looking for.