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I was charged with gun possession after a gun was found in a gym bag with my name tag in a house where I previously stayed as a roommate. I was unaware of the gun being placed in the bag. The person who found the gun reported it, mentioning my belongings were also at the house. However, the gun was... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Based upon the facts that you have set forth in your email, I believe that it would be difficult for the Commonwealth to directly tie you to the handgun. The Commonwealth would have to prove that you possessed the firearm. Absent any other information such as a video of you with the gun or witness... View More
I am trying to petition the court to restore my firearm rights after a felony conviction for possession of ammunition, possession with intent to distribute a Class E substance, and two school zone violations in 2013. I have completed my probation, which ended in 2016. My attempt to expunge the... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
In order to attempt to regain your firearm license the first step should be to apply to your local licensing authority. Most likely, the police department. If it is then denied, an appeal to the applicable court would be the next step.
I believe I have been a target of "Gang Stalking" since 2012, which has severely affected my life, including having to move multiple times and experiencing sleep deprivation and other physical symptoms like waves through my body and bad palpitations. I have some police reports but feel I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Any time that you believe that you have been the victim of a crime you should notify the appropriate police department and / or appropriate federal agency. If you do not have the time or experience to do so, an attorney may be helpful in guiding you through the process.
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