If I was charged with battery 21 years ago and filed for a renewal FOID card but was denied, did I even need to claim it on the application after all these years?
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If I was charged with battery 21 years ago and filed for a renewal FOID card but was denied, did I even need to claim it on the application after all these years?
Asked on March 1, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If you were never convicted of the battery that you have written about that happened 21 years ago on the firearm application card which application was denied then there simply was no reason for you to have mentioned such on your application.
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