Need some advice/guidance if possible.

[Y2kind_bud]

Hello to all who's reading this.
I'm looking for some advice/guidance on this issue. I was charged with 2nd degree burglary back in 1998, I've since had it expunged. I received all my compliance letters from the various agencies that is required to do so. I assumed my rights were restored due to the expungement so I signed up for the HQL class. After taking the class and waiting for the results I happened to be researching further and saw that relief is granted only from a pardon. So I naturally thought I would be denied due to that, the other day I received notice that my HQL was approved. Am I reading/interpreting something wrong? I've tried contacting several lawyers with no help, they either take my info and never return call or state that they don't have a restoration rights lawyer and don't know anyone to refer me to. So any advice/guidance would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Bertfish]

I'm not a lawyer nor expert. But I've read enough here to know that expungements aren't always done properly in the state. There was a bill to fix it last session which I'm not sure passed. Seems like some folks with expungements have issues and others do not.

First time posters should go to the Introduction section first.

 

[wb3jma]

If they approved it it's on the MSP as long as you keep a copy with you they the MSP would have to revoke it. Can't believe there is any lawyer you could talk to unless your hitting up ones who don not specialize in 2A issues but don't blame you for wanting to be cautious.

 

[2ndltsdad]

at this point since you have the HQL maybe go ahead and try for the handgun and see if it clears. its cheeper than getting a lawyer ?

 

[scottyfz6]

There are a few threads here about this. As was stated some have no issues others do. I have a couple of threads below, there is a lawyer listed in one of them. Some of the info has changed since the threads where started, read the whole thread and pay attention to the last page or two of them.

Expungement of assault charges denied HGP. Know anyone, or even other charges.

Okay first I am asking for a lawyers office, one that was recommended to me by Mark P. They are working with someone who had an assault charge or conviction, that person got it expunged. MSP is denying that persons HGP due to the charge/conviction. They are looking at pushing it with the state...

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Another expungement thread, with VERY IMPORTANT INFO Very good update added

Okay, first not your normal thread on expungement, second I am not a lawyer but have spoken with one about this and read cases that are going on. This thread is a warning to those who had a disqualifying conviction expunged and purchased regulated firearms. As of the last month the MSP is...

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Waiting for expungement to clear

Hello everyone. I recently was granted an expungement for an old battery conviction from 23 years ago. I went to court last month and the case has been removed from case search already. Could anyone here suggest when it would be best to apply for my HQL? I want to apply now but after doing...

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[Blaster229]

Not sure what the issue is? You had it expunged and you got your HQL. That's what expungements do.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Not sure what the issue is? You had it expunged and you got your HQL. That's what expungements do.

^^^^

This.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Not sure what the issue is? You had it expunged and you got your HQL. That's what expungements do.

Maybe. Maybe not.

His concern seems to be, did I just get lucky? And more importantly, will my luck run out at time of purchase? Good questions both.

With regard to a Maryland felony, it seems that a pardon is required. Expungements don't cut it with regard to restoring 2a rights.

It does appear to be possible though, that burglary 2 can be charged as a misdemeanor, rather than as a felony. If that was the case with OP, then an expungement would seem to be sufficient.

I am NOT an attorney.

Can You Buy a Gun with an Expunged Record in Maryland?

Maryland expungement lawyer Randolph Rice explains how getting a criminal record expunged may affect your gun ownership rights.

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