Question

[underodds 0]

I have a disorderly persons charge on my record from when i was 18{im 26 now}..I was wondering if i should have that expunged before i apply for my fid and permits what do you think?

[Chad 3]

I would try to get it exponged. It will most definitley come up in your background check and you will probably have to explain the details.

[underodds 0]

I figured that...Thanks for the reply

[Chad 3]

Thats just my $.000002 some one else may have a different suggestion or different input. If you search around I know there was a post on here somewhere about this, some kind of organization that can guide you along the process, it also mentioned something about expongements for free if you become a member, but dont quote me on it. Good Luck!

[Lublin 3]

I would try to get it exponged. It will most definitley come up in your background check and you will probably have to explain the details.

 

+1.....

[kenw 293]

I agree with trying to get it expunged, but it may not help.

 

There's a relevant discussion here:

http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/article60697.htm

 

The thread takes a few turns away from the original post, but you'll get the point

 

Ken

[rscalzo 3]

Read this. Take the time and you can do it yourself. The biggest cost is for the postage of the registered and return signature requested items.

http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/ ... ge_kit.pdf

 

It isn't difficult but you have to dig and get specific information of the charge, court and dates. you will need disposition of the charges available from the court of record. How you get that depends on the court itself. Some will take a written request, some a personal appearance. But you will save considerable money on doing it yourself. I handled many of them in work and they are nothing more than filling out a form.

 

The last phase is the actual approval of request in court. In many cases it can involve only one appearance and is routinely granted if not disputed. I can't ever remember having one disputed. Be aware that some charges cannot be expunged. A DV conviction will kill your chances. A minor drug conviction won't unless was was an Indictable downgraded. Then it is anyone's guess. Each Chief has his or her own ideas on the matter. I would suggest discussing it with whoever is processing the request.

[underodds 0]

I spoke to my lawyer today and He said he doesnt think I'll have a problem getting my fid card after the expungment.

[Chad 3]

Sounds good....good luck and please keep us posted.

[rscalzo 3]

I'll have a problem getting my fid card after the expungment

 

If you are going to wait until after the expungement, you will have a long wait. Most that I saw took well over six months to a year.

[underodds 0]

Yeah its going to be one hell of a wait...It doesnt bother me to wait because it just gives me more time to research firearms/take some classes

[Chad 3]

And hang around this site!

[rscalzo 3]

Make sure the attorney notifies the agencies , State, County and Municipal if and when the expungement is approved. Some don't. It is up to your attorney to notify the agencies, not the court. Without the notification, the arrest will not be removed. I've seen a bunch screw up.

[underodds 0]

Thanks for the info rscalzo...I wasnt aware of that

[rscalzo 3]

For what they charge, they put little effort into the process.

[Maksim 1,504]

Here is a link to something I ran across on NJCSD.org.

http://www.njcsd.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2890

 

they have links to kits to expunge your records.

 

give it a shot.

[underodds 0]

Thanks for the link maksim...Doesnt seem difficult at all