Q: Appeal a felony gun charge as an authorized concealed to carry citizen.
Due to ongoing disputes with my neighbor and family members, I used my concealed to carry gun on my property. This was my first offense. My bail was excessive and the harassment in jail was unbearable so I plead guilty to 23 1/2 months and fours of probation. I would like to appeal my case, request a pardon and have my files expunged. I currently hold a BA and worked for twenty-six years in the private sector. I believe the charge and bail was excessive since no one died, I plead guilty, never had any previous charges or currently. I need my life restored. I don't deserve to be viewed as a criminal or violent when the charge in itself was excessive and discriminatory. I was employed by the private sector for over twenty years, earned a Bachelor of Science and would like to have my life restored to normal since I am beyond the shadow of doubt in no way a threat to society.
A: You entered a guilty plea--generally, a charge for which you plead guilty cannot be appealed. If you have any cause to set aside that guilty plea, that has to be done in the trial court.
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