Full question:
In 1975 i was arrested for 'criminal possession of a weapon' I was Federal firearm dealer delivering a pistol to a client in Upstate New York. I was not in possession of a copy of my federal firearms license when arrested. The officer arrested me and allowed me to post bond so that I could obtain a copy of my license. I returned to the state police station and presented the copy of the license. The pistol was then returned to me and the charge was dismissed. Now i find that this 34 year old matter is causing me problems getting a Firearms ID card for the State of new Jersey. Can this arrest ans dismissal be removed from my permanent criminal record ?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Expungement of Criminal Records
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
In New Jersey, expungement means removing all records related to an arrest or conviction from public view. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible for expungement under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-6. This law allows individuals with arrests that did not lead to a conviction to petition for expungement. You can file a verified petition with the Superior Court in the county where the arrest occurred.
However, you need to wait six months after the dismissal before you can apply for expungement. If your arrest was related to a charge that was dismissed, you can seek to have those records removed from your criminal history.
For further assistance, consider consulting with a legal professional who can guide you through the expungement process.
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