convicted felon rights

[melty]

I was convicted of CA Health & Safety 11359 in 1996, served time, completed my probation, and registered as a drug offender for 5 yrs, as required and without incident. I have not had my felony expunged nor my rights restored and am wondering whether 1) I have to disclose this conviction (being > ten yrs old and a marijuana related offense) in the state of WA, my new residence, in order to obtain employment; 2) if I can legally work in a sporting goods store which also sells guns? Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[CdwJava]

1) I have to disclose this conviction (being > ten yrs old and a marijuana related offense) in the state of WA, my new residence, in order to obtain employment;

If they ask about convictions, yes ... why wouldn't you have to? Maybe you'll be lucky and they will ask only about convictions in the last 5 years or something like that (I wouldn't count on that, however).

2) if I can legally work in a sporting goods store which also sells guns? Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Pursuant to federal law (and, I suspect, WA state law) you cannot own or POSSESS a firearm because of the felony conviction. So, the answer should be, "no".

- Carl

 

[melty]

Hi, Carl,

Thank you for your reply.

why wouldn't you have to?

Some places actually exclude convictions that are more than X yrs old, and others exclude marijuana-related offenses; it's usually stated right on the application. I guess my questions are really: What is the extent of a background check? How far back do they typically look? What exactly do they look for? If I'm convicted in one state, will the offense turn up in another?

I understand the black and white of possession, but I wonder if I didn't actually handle/ sell the guns, if I could work in another department within the same facility. You know, the gray area. Not worth the risk, though, considering the penalty. (5-15 yrs)

I just need a job, and the sporting goods place is hiring.

Thanks again.