What safeguards can I put in place if I have a felony conviction and am dating a corrections officer that needs to have a gun?
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What safeguards can I put in place if I have a felony conviction and am dating a corrections officer that needs to have a gun?
I have a theft 1 conviction from 9 years ago; I was sentenced to 2 years. I served 1 year and was released with no community supervision or any other stipulations. I am still paying restitution so I don’t believe I can restore my gun rights. Due to his employment, he has firearms at his house in a gun safe and also at times has them on him in the car. He has a concealed weapons permit. At this point, I have not been to his house or been around him when he has his service revolver. He also does have hunting guns at this house in a gun safe also. Should I speak with criminal law attorney? I’m in Thurston County, WA.
Asked on October 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Washington
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
One way to possibly resolve the situation that you are writing about is to retain a criminal defense attorney to possibly file a motion to expunge (eliminate) your prior felony conviction. You need to be aware that not all petitions for such are granted by the court, but you possibly may be a candidate for such.
As to the gun issue, you need to be candid with the person that you are dating that all firearms need to be kept away from you in that could result in a violation of any parole/probation conditions that you are presently under.
Good luck.
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