Firearms ownership?

[Otom]

I live in Washington State.
In 2001 I was charged as a minor with Burglary in the second degree (a class B felony). In return for community service and restitution, the charge was dismissed with prejudice.

These are my questions:

Was this a finding of guilt?

Am I legally allowed to purchase firearms?

Is this something I will be required to list on job applications?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Was this a finding of guilt?

A: It doesn't sound like it to me. You should, however, have a certified copy of the court records in your possession for your reference and information.


Q: Am I legally allowed to purchase firearms?

A: Go to the NRA website; that has a ton of info and links on this question.


Q: Is this something I will be required to list on job applications?

A: This doesn't sound like a conviction so I don't think you would have to report it on a job application if you were asked if you were arrested (which they are not supposed to ask anyway).

The problem is, of course, that this arrest may be in the databases of one of those background check places and will always be there.

Expungement/pardon

Standard answer: Expungement is generally granted for illegal arrests or unlawful convictions. Generally, pardons mean you are forgiven for the crime but it remains on your record.

Check with the governor or attorney general of your state to see how you can go about either of these procedures. Check with the Attorney General or the President for federal expungement or pardon.


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