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Title: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: ibux13 on October 03, 2016, 12:22:00 PM

Hello all-

I am considering applying for my CCDW license, but I have an arrest on my record, and I was hoping for some thoughts on how much that will negatively impact my chances of being approved. 

So for background, I am currently 30 years old, work in Investing.  I live in Wilmington in a decent neighborhood, but like most of Wilmington, two blocks in most directions will land you in the not-so-nice areas of the city.  As for the arrest on my record; It occurred 11 years ago during a domestic argument with my then girlfriend.  Long story short, she was hitting me, I restrained her/pushed her away, she wound up with bruises, and me being 6'3" 200+ pounds, and her 5'1", you can imagine who would up getting charged for that incident.  I was charged with misdemeanor assault, opted for probation before judgement, completed probation, and the charges were dismissed.  I know Delaware is may issue, so I was just hoping for opinions on how my chances look for being approved.  I haven't had so much as a speeding ticket since that occurred, so my record is otherwise spotless. 

As a corollary, would having my record expunged be of any benefit?  I know that the state will still be able to see the arrest record if I do try for expungement, so I'm wondering if that will provide any benefit here at all.

Thank you for any feedback.  cheers

Title: Re: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on October 03, 2016, 02:07:23 PM

You NEED a Lawyer.

Title: Re: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: Clarence on October 03, 2016, 09:41:28 PM

I would get the expungement before applying. 

Title: Re: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: FreakShow on October 04, 2016, 01:59:16 AM

did you at all mess up on your probation and return to VOP?

Title: Re: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: ibux13 on October 04, 2016, 12:19:56 PM

Nope, probation completed without incident, even had it ended earlier than required.  I've bought a half dozen firearms since then, and have had literally zero contact with police. 

I've also found Francis Farren (http://farren-law.com/ccdw-appeals/4126070 (http://farren-law.com/ccdw-appeals/4126070) ) who seems to specialize in this sort of thing, I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with him as well.   

Title: Re: Questions about arrest history before applying
Post by: Radnor on October 04, 2016, 01:33:06 PM

Welcome.

Not that it makes any difference, what county???
If NCC, I have a course for you.

PM inbound with a contact name/phone to ask you question to the investigator.