Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Am I eligable for law enforcement

Will a first offense fithe degree assault prevent me from becoming a police officer?


Asked on 3/18/09, 10:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Am I eligible for law enforcement

I would have to research the question to give a defintive answer, but it seems likely that it would - especially if "domestic." Any domestic assault conviction would destroy civil rights to firearms, a condition of employment for most police officers. Check with the Minnesota POST Board.

FFI: http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/domesticcrimecharges

http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/domesticcrimecharges/domesticstatutesmn.html

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Answered on 3/19/09, 9:06 pm


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