Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
restoring my rights
I was convicted of assault II in Oregon
in 1998. And I currently reside in
Washington State. I want to enlist in
the military, but I am not sure if this is
even possible. Is there anything I can
do to make this happen?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: restoring my rights
Whether the record of conviction disqualifies you from serving in the military is a question for the recruiter.
With respect to the right to possess firearms, which you have to regain to serve, you will need to petition a circuit court in Oregon for early reinstatement of gun rights (or wait until the 15th anniversary of your release from jail/protation)PROVIDED assault II is an offense that results in permanent loss of gun rights.
You will also need to have all of your core civil rights, e.g. voting, restored to be clear under federal law.
Finally, whether any relief obtained in Oregon will remove the separate firearm disability under Washington law will depend on the specific findings of the court in Oregon regarding rehabilitation.
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