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
