Can I restore my right to own firearms if I plead guilty to a misdemeanor domestic assault charge?
Question Details:
A year ago I plead guilty to the charge. As a result of the plea I was told I could not own or posses firearms. Is there a way for me to restore my right to own a firearm? This was my first and only offense and my criminal record is clean other than that.
You best bet here is to contact an attorney who deals with these matter in Maine and what specifically you agreed to in your plea bargain. Was the restriction limited to a specific time (like during the probation) or forever? If you did not give up the right and on an educated guess I would say that in reading the laws in Maine, you could apply to posses a firearm permit 5 years after discharge from the sentence. You have a misdemeanor conviction and generally speaking it is the felony convictions that give rise to problems with obtaining permits for firearms. Felons can not pass the Federal background checks without special consideration (sometimes pardons from the state). Double check with an attorney in your area.
