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marksiwel wrote:

If its such a sheltered life, why are you worried about the cops coming for you?

jimlongley wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:What happened to the "speedy" part. Seems if they aren't willing to prosecute, it should be expunged. (Just sayin'...)

"We'll get back to you just as soon as we have ALL of the evidence gathered."

03Lightningrocks wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:

handog wrote:

There is a two year waiting period for a misdemeanor and ten years for a felony. In my case, after two years and $1000 I can have it expunged from record.

The PD returned my gun soon after the charges were dropped.

As many of you may suspect, I ain't one to knowingly tempt fate or some dimbulb LEO or Judge's interpretation of the law. What am I missing here - what record has to be expunged if the gun was returned and the charges were dropped?

The record of arrest. Even if the DA chooses not to prosecute, the record of your arrest will remain. If they choose to prosecute the case at a later date they can. I am not sure of how long the statute of limitations applies, but it depends on the classification of the crime.

handog wrote:

There is a two year waiting period for a misdemeanor and ten years for a felony. In my case, after two years and $1000 I can have it expunged from record.

The PD returned my gun soon after the charges were dropped.

ClarkLZeuss wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:I don't mind saying that this situation is bugging me out just a little. Maybe I would better describe it by saying my sense of security about carrying without LEO harassment has been reduced.

I'm right there with you. This definitely makes me glad I swapped my Kahr P9 with my Taurus 24/7 as my carry weapon. That Kahr is a beauty, I almost forget it's there, and feels like a toy compared to the Taurus. But still, this story definitely gets me second guessing myself. For example, twice in the last week I have seen Gunbusters signs at medical buildings (one very old, one very new) which give the usual non-30.06 bull, but followed by "Violators will be subject to arrest." Sure does make me think twice about them places, seeing as the owners / security guards are broadcasting their intent to call the cops first and ask questions later. Especially if the cops that show up are the sort that handog faced.

03Lightningrocks wrote:No offense meant Mr. Ole Gringo.... it's just that plumbing and electricity being fairly new to podunkville, I thought maybe word had not gotten to Barney Fife about CHL's yet. You folks have phones out there?

03Lightning wrote:
...some podunk jurisdiction...