munchie 0 Posted April 15, 2013 Hi All, I posted this in the introductions but was suggested to also post it here. I'm from Somerset county and I want to apply for a FPID but I'm wondering if I would get denied due to two things. One is that I got arrested for some pot when I was 18 and I have a misdemeanor charge on my record for it. Another one is that I got a DUI over 4 years ago. I stopped smoking pot many years ago and I do not use or have any drug problems. I do drink occasionally but I'm not an alcoholic. I am now 33, married with my first kid on the way. I'm not a bad guy, just made some stupid mistakes in the past. Do you think I will get denied due to those two things I mentioned? I've read that some people got denied for DUIs and I've also read that some people got approved even with DUIs. Is it true that misdemeanors in NJ count as disorderly persons offense? Some people I talked to are telling me to just apply for it and see what happens. Some people are telling me to expunge the misdemeanor charge from my record then apply for it but what about the DUI? Help! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buell508 6 Posted April 15, 2013 apply for the permit, don't lie about anything, check yes to disorderly. you can get it expunged. $1200-$2500 if you use lawyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tt-33 8 Posted April 15, 2013 you should go for the exspungement a friend of mine did it becouse of a loitering charge was on his record and he was told it was better to do this befor getting denied Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR20 47 Posted April 15, 2013 I agree. At the end of the day, it will be up to the Chief of police in your town. Go through the process and let the chips fall where they may. Then make sure you get the DP charge expunged. You can do it yourself if you don't want to pay the money for an attorney but you best get a legal opinion at the very least. The DUI may not be as big a deal as you think. I am by no means an authority but have read about many members that had previous problems such as yours and were approved. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munchie 0 Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you all for the information, I'll think about it and decide on what to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,554 Posted April 15, 2013 If you get the right lawyer he will aid you through the whole process, Expungement to permit. If you file with out a expungement and get denied you have to pay for the fingerprints and permits twice.+ the lawyer ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
410guy 5 Posted April 15, 2013 I have a DUI from a decade ago. it did not prevent me from getting my FID about 5 years later.. So while it's not a deal breaker, essentially it's up to the chief's discretion. This means unfortunately there isnt a definite yes or no answer as to whether you'd get denied or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munchie 0 Posted April 15, 2013 Does anyone know a good lawyer they can recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted April 15, 2013 Does anyone know a good lawyer they can recommend? I dont, But look up the do it yourself expungement. A few guys on here have done that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wile E Coyote 0 Posted April 15, 2013 If I were you, I'd try to arrange a meeting with your Chief before putting in for your FPID and see what he says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikos 31 Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know a good lawyer they can recommend? http://www.nj-expungement.com/ Used them with good results. Fast, affordable and they got the job done w/o needing to go to their office or the courts. Took about 3 months. Edit: Your total cost should be about $630.00 Edited April 15, 2013 by Nikos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munchie 0 Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you all for the advice, I'm leaning towards expunging the record first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOdoubleE953 0 Posted April 15, 2013 May be a long shot but are you friendly with your police chief?? I'm suggesting this not knowing of you live in a small town, etc etc. Like everyone was saying, its purely discretionary. Post up your location, maybe someone from your area can chime in about their experiences with your department. Good Luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunaman 538 Posted April 16, 2013 get the record expunged first. It will save you ALOT of explaining. It will show up like a monkey on your back for the rest of your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msokad 3 Posted April 16, 2013 The DUI is technically a traffic violation in NJ so you don't need to list that on the form. I didn't and still got my latest P2P a few months ago. The pot arrest is a different story. If you get the FID, I would save the money and pass on the expungement. If you get denied, time to hire the lawyer. Good luck and hope to see a post you have an FID soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
410guy 5 Posted April 16, 2013 One thing to keep in mind, if you try first without getting the DP charge expunged and you end up getting denied, you will have to answer "yes" to question 27 ( have you ever been denied before) in the future.. I agree maybe you should look into the "do it yourself" expungement to keep the cost down. And the above poster is correct in the fact that DUI is NOT considered a criminal offense in NJ but rather a motor vehicle offense. Good luck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
munchie 0 Posted April 16, 2013 I decided to hire a lawyer to expunge the record. Thank you for all the advice, hopefully the next time I talk to you all I will have my FID! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites