QUESTION
What happens to gun ownership while charged but not convicted?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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I am currently charged with endangering the welfare of a child felony 3. It has already been agreed upon that at my next court appearance I will accept a plea bargain and be convicted of a summary disorderly conduct for completing parenting classes. Can I purchase a firearm and pass the state and NICS background checks while this case is open?
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You should be able to but it is possible the Sheriff will deny the application based on his run of your rap sheet-even though a summary conviction should not prevent you from obtaining a license. I would suggest filing a petition to expunge your arrest record.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2015 at 1:22 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900