Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I went to prison 18 yrs ago for D.U.I.'s Is is not a violent crime3 is it possible to pass a back ground check to own a gun today..


Asked on 3/10/12, 9:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you actually were sentenced to 'prison' and not just jail, then you are a convicted felon. That means you are barred for life from possessing any firearms or ammo. If you actually were only sentenced to 'jail' on a misdemeanor, that ban does not apply.

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Answered on 3/11/12, 7:12 pm


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