Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

My friend plead guilty (though he wasn't) to unlawful use of a vehicle in New York State back in 1981 which is considered a Class A misdemeanor. He moved to Washington State and got his guard card recently but when he tried to get a concealed weapons permit they said he couldn't because supposedly a Class A misdemeanor is considered a class C felony in Washington state. Felons can't get guard cards though. How should he proceed? How can a misdemeanor in one state make him a felon in another state?


Asked on 1/07/11, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

This is not an uncommon scenario for new Washington State residents.

Your friend needs to remove his firearm disability by filing a petition in a superior court. The eligibility requirements are found in RCW 9.41. and summarized at www.washrecord.com.

After the court restores his right to possess firearms, he will need to follow up by sending a Voluntary Appeal File application to avoid future denials or delays when purchasing a firearm or applying for a concealed weapon permit.

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Answered on 1/12/11, 5:23 pm


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