Q: Minnesota charge dv and disorderly conduct. Deal dismiss dv and defer adjudication on the dc, would I be ban from gun
A: A misdemeanor domestic assault conviction causes a federal law gun rights disability under current law. The Minnesota Disorderly Conduct statute (609.72) includes three different provisions. One of those is "engages in brawling or fighting." I am aware of cases where police have used a disorderly conduct conviction to deny firearm purchase permits where it was unclear which of the three provisions were the basis for the conviction, and where the initial but dismissed charge had been domestic assault. This makes it more important to have an experienced criminal lawyer advising and representing you to fully protect your rights -- before it's too late.
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