DROS denied help

[racamp101]

I tried to buy a handgun and last Monday got the call that I was denied. Today I got the letter explaining why I was denied.

DRUGS: Any person addicted to the use of any narcotic drug. Federal Brady Act includes all drug related misdemeanor charges where the arrest occurred within the past year and...

So I did get arrested for drugs when I was 20 and I'm 27 now... What steps do I have to take to fix this? Should I get a live scan done? or go to the courts and get my record? Also is this sent to the fbi NICS appeal or CA DOJ?

Any help would be great I just want my handgun and this all cleared up for future purchases.

[Fizz]

Arrested for drugs or convicted for drugs?

Do you have an MJ card by chance?

[racamp101]

Arrested for drugs or convicted for drugs?

Do you have an MJ card by chance?

Convicted But I think I got them all expunged by doing a class.

No MJ card

[Albs]

Convicted But I think I got them all expunged by doing a class.

No MJ card

You think?

[racamp101]

You think?

I know haha it was a long time ago now.

[Albs]

I know haha it was a long time ago now.

That's something you should know and not guess.

Even if you were expunged, it doesn't restore your firearm right.

And it's sent to DOJ.

[philobeddoe]

Convicted But I think I got them all expunged by doing a class.

No MJ card

Diversion isn't equivalent to expungement, even if charges are dropped upon successful completion of diversion course.

Talk to a lawyer. Should be doable. Good luck.

[philobeddoe]

I know haha it was a long time ago now.

Perspective is everything. While seven years may seem like a long time ago to you, it's not a long time ago. In fact, even 20 years ago isn't a long time ago.

Again, good luck. It's worth doing and should be doable if you've got a little money and some patience.

[racamp101]

So being charged for drugs in my past makes me not allowed to have a gun? Why does it say within one year? Am.i miss understanding

[Albs]

I tried to buy a handgun and last Monday got the call that I was denied. Today I got the letter explaining why I was denied.

DRUGS: Any person addicted to the use of any narcotic drug. Federal Brady Act includes all drug related misdemeanor charges where the arrest occurred within the past year and...

So I did get arrested for drugs when I was 20 and I'm 27 now... What steps do I have to take to fix this? Should I get a live scan done? or go to the courts and get my record? Also is this sent to the fbi NICS appeal or CA DOJ?

Any help would be great I just want my handgun and this all cleared up for future purchases.

So being charged for drugs in my past makes me not allowed to have a gun? Why does it say within one year? Am.i miss understanding

You're clearly misunderstanding what's being stated. I put it in bold so you can re-read it again. Misdemeanor charges where the arrested occurred within the past year. You can still own a firearm if you have a misdemeanor..a felony reduction to a misdemeanor will restore your rights to possess a firearm under California law. Clearly you need to consult this with an attorney.

[racamp101]

You're clearly misunderstanding what's being stated. I put it in bold so you can re-read it again. Misdemeanor charges where the arrested occurred within the past year. You can still own a firearm if you have a misdemeanor..a felony reduction to a misdemeanor will restore your rights to possess a firearm under California law. Clearly you need to consult this with an attorney.

That's how I understood it first but after everyone replied I started to doubt myself. Thank you I will contact an attorney and get my rights back

[SkyHawk]

I would file a NICS appeal online (free), and also do the livescan to start the appeal with CA DOJ. Clearly there is an error, if you have not been arrested for drugs in the past 7+ years.

If the outcome of the appeal is not in your favor, then get the lawyer. Or if you just have $1000 to $1500 to burn, get a lawyer now. I can recommend Jason Davis. http://www.calgunlawyers.com

[KD714]

What exactly does "I got arrested for drugs" mean? That's a very broad statement.

I'm not trying to be a smarta*s but your answer could make huge difference.

[Albs]

What exactly does "I got arrested for drugs" mean? That's a very broad statement.

I'm not trying to be a smarta*s but your answer could make huge difference.

I wouldn't suggest you disclose any more than you have to until you've gotten everything settled. Understand anything you post here may be used against you. CA-DOJ and other LE agencies monitor Calguns.

[TRICKSTER]

I wouldn't suggest you disclose any more than you have to until you've gotten everything settled. Understand anything you post here may be used against you. CA-DOJ and other LE agencies monitor Calguns.

What difference would that make. We are talking about a 7 year old offense that has already been adjudicated. Either the law allows him to clear this up and be eligible to purchase a firearm or it doesn't.