Originally Posted by Tod74
I was actually granted Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing which means once I completed all my probation and time served etc I could petition court to change it from a D felony to an A misdemeanor. The judge told me when she sentenced me that if I did what I was supposed to do, that she would grant the request. I was never told there was a time limit....I waited a few years due to no money for lawyer only to find out it was too late.
Tod: Here in Oregon, I got felony in 1988 & was charged w Assault 2 (bad day drinking w/ a wild friend) we got into a fight. Went jail, probation, fines, etc.... 9 yrs later it was reduced to a misdemeanor. Current laws here say that I can own/posses a gun if: I did not use one when I committed the felony, I could only have one felony offense, & 15 years had to pass after completion of probation. I fit those guidelines... but it also says to purchase a brand new gun, I must have it expunged first. Basically, I can posses & own but not purchase new until have my lawyer do formally.