QUESTION
Can you own a firearm if you were convicted of a felony but completed probation and it was expunged?
Asked on Apr 09th, 2014 on Expungements - Michigan
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I was 17. I caught a felony charge and a domestic violence charge. I did jail, probation, fines and also drug court. After two and a half years, I completed it and was told both were erased. My step dad says even though I have it off my record, I still can't possess a firearm. Is this true? I completed probation back in May 2012.
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I would have to review your record, a convicted felon is prohibited from the ownership of a firearm or ammunition by federal law. There additional provisions which are specific to domestic violence in state law. Without all of the details I could not form an opinion, of the to state that it would be extremely foolish to risk a firearms violation which are treated very seriously without being darn sure as to what your position is.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 12:24 PM