Loss of Gun Rights for Military Service Members or Police Officers

If you have been convicted of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence, you will lose your gun rights, which means that a career as a police officer or as a member of the military service may not be possible. At the Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside domestic violence lawyers realize that such charges are often false or exaggerated. We know that your life may be negatively impacted if you suffer the loss of your gun rights and serve in the military. You could be discharged; being convicted on domestic violence charges may also eliminate a career in law enforcement.

Domestic violence charges may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon how the prosecutor decided to present the case. If you are convicted of felony domestic violence in Riverside, you face a lifetime ban against possessing a gun (or any type of firearm). As reputable Riverside domestic violence attorneys, we know that those convicted of felony domestic violence charges can often have this conviction expunged from your record, thereby making it possible for you to regain the right to own guns.

Sadly, many individuals who are convicted on such charges are totally innocent. Spouses, ex-spouses, former partners, a girlfriend or boyfriend - jealousy, anger and rage often bring about false accusations. We do not believe that the loss of gun rights for military service members and police is fair, particularly under circumstances where you are falsely accused. Contact Riverside domestic violence attorney Stephen R. Brodsky if you are concerned about loss of gun rights, and how it may affect your career as a police officer or military service member.

Individuals who are convicted of domestic violence or other misdemeanor crimes are usually prohibited from possessing or transporting not only firearms and guns, but ammunition as well under federal law. However, when the conviction is expunged from your record, often times your firearm rights can be restored. If you have suffered the loss of your gun rights after being convicted on misdemeanor charges, our Riverside domestic violence attorneys may be able to help you.

Additionally, your gun rights will be restored ten years after the date you are convicted automatically if you were convicted on misdemeanor domestic violence charges against an intimate partner, as described in Penal Code 12021 PC. This includes domestic violence against a former or current spouse, cohabitant (includes adult and minor children), your child's mother or father, someone you were dating or a former or current fiancee or fiance, as long as the charges were classified as a misdemeanor. However, if you have suffered the loss of gun rights and are a police officer or military service member, or intend to work in these areas, a capable Riverside domestic violence attorney will work to have your record expunged prior to the ten year waiting period.

Loss of gun rights can be unfair, particularly to those who serve or intend to serve in the military or as a police officer. At the Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky, we work diligently to protect your right to bear firearms. Contact us today for a free consultation, and allow us to put our 20-plus years of experience and skill to work for you.

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