adk_mechetech
Regular Member
As the title states i've got some questions for my first post. I'll try to keep this brief and include all the facts as best I can.
I am now 29 and was arrested in NY when I was 18 for some stupid choices, 10 years ago now. I won't go into detail, but it was 2 felony and 3 misdemeanors. My case was plead down to 2 or 3 (can't remember) misdemeanors of "Obstructing governmental administration" and sealed as "Youthful Offender". I was given 3 years probation, of which I served 1.5 and was released. I have not been in any trouble since.
I am now living in CT and just took my pistol course this past weekend in preparation for applying. I am trying to decide how to answer the question regarding arrests on the application. Technically speaking I would answer yes to this, but the YO status *should* allow me to answer no. It is my understanding that for the sake of a federal background check, YO status means nothing. They will likely be able to see the YO status but I don't know to what detail.
I have been in touch with the lawyer that handled my case and I am trying to find out how exactly the case disposition was. I am hoping he will be able to advise me on how to best answer this too.
1. Should I be answering yes and state the case was sealed YO status and my record has been perfect for the past 10 years?
or
2. Should I answer no and hope it doesn't bite me in the ass?
I am now 29 and was arrested in NY when I was 18 for some stupid choices, 10 years ago now. I won't go into detail, but it was 2 felony and 3 misdemeanors. My case was plead down to 2 or 3 (can't remember) misdemeanors of "Obstructing governmental administration" and sealed as "Youthful Offender". I was given 3 years probation, of which I served 1.5 and was released. I have not been in any trouble since.
I am now living in CT and just took my pistol course this past weekend in preparation for applying. I am trying to decide how to answer the question regarding arrests on the application. Technically speaking I would answer yes to this, but the YO status *should* allow me to answer no. It is my understanding that for the sake of a federal background check, YO status means nothing. They will likely be able to see the YO status but I don't know to what detail.
I have been in touch with the lawyer that handled my case and I am trying to find out how exactly the case disposition was. I am hoping he will be able to advise me on how to best answer this too.
1. Should I be answering yes and state the case was sealed YO status and my record has been perfect for the past 10 years?
or
2. Should I answer no and hope it doesn't bite me in the ass?