by djthomas » Thu May 11, 2017 6:59 am
By the way, there is no such thing as expungement anymore. Well, there is, but it doesn't apply to cases like this. At best her record has been sealed. So it's still there, there's just limits on who can see it and for what purposes. Sealed records don't count against you, and an arrest with the charges dropped shouldn't either.
However the background check might take a little longer if the records are incomplete which happens a lot. Sometimes when charges are dropped the record never gets updated so the sheriff will see an arrest for a disqualifying offense but no disposition. Thus it's necessary for him to get on the horn with the court and sort it out. It doesn't change the 45 day window any.
Never ask if you can carry at a non-posted place, but always ask why you cannot at one that is!
Just because they offer call ahead seating doesn't mean you call ahead for carry permission.