Atlanta, GA asked in Criminal Law for Georgia

Q: How long do I have to wait to get purchase a firearm after I completed my first offender probation

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Brandon Alexander Thomas
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Brandon Alexander Thomas
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You have to wait until the judge issues an order discharging you from probation. Call your probation officer and tell them your sentence is over and ask for your discharge paperwork from First Offender. Probation will then contact the judge and get them to sign off on your discharge.

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