Had a adjudicated guilty withheld. Is that a guilty plea with a disposition withheld adjudication?/

Miami, FL Viewed 66 times. Posted 27 days ago in Criminal Defense

I have no convictions on my record, but i just saw that burglary of a dwelling(unoccupied) is a dangerous crime. So, will that be a reason for a denial for purchasing a firearm in Florida in a FFL dealer background check? I was told by many including lawyers that I'm fine and I can legally own a firearm. But,, Florida prohibits any person from owning a firearm If has had a dangerous crime on there record. I'm I right will I be denied what will happen?Please, any advice, is there anything I can do about this?

Answers (2)

Shawn Alan Arnold

This attorney is licensed in Florida and 1 other state. Posted 27 days ago.

I don't quite understand if you have a prior record or not and what the burglary to a dwelling has to do with your eligibility. If this was a juvenile charge or a charge as an adult, etc. If you do not have a felony conviction or a conviction or a withhold to a domestic battery, you should be eligible to purchase a firearm. If other attorneys have reviewed your record, know the specifics of your situation, I would not quarrel with their conclusion that your are eligible in Florida to purchase a firearm. There is no harm in applying and trying to make the purchase.

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Marcus Tan

This attorney is licensed in Florida. Posted 26 days ago.

If that is the only case you have on your record, you should still be able to pass a background check. However, if you have any misdemeanor crimes of violence, that may present a problem.
If you are denied, it simply means that a reputable dealer will not sell to you. No further legal action should be taken against you, unless you have seriously misrepresented some information.