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I live in colorado and in 2001 i was arrested for a domestic violence which was a defered sentence and i believe it was dropped to a lesser charge but my question is how do i answer the gun application answer were it says were you ever convicted of a domestic violence ?my understanding is a deffered sentence is not a comviction is that true?
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A successfully compelted deferred sentence results in a case being dismissed and no permanent conviction entering. You should confirm that is what occured (call your lawyer, contact the court where the case was, etc.). Also, please note that once a case is dismissed the record can be sealed (by filing the approrpiate petition, paying the appropriate fee, etc. - go to Colorado State Judicial website and locate the "seal my case" forms). If the case was dismissed, it is worth doing the work to seal it.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2016 at 7:39 AM