Restoration of Gun Rights
An adult or juvenile felony conviction in the State of Washington will result in the loss of your right to possess a firearm. A conviction for a number of misdemeanor domestic violence charges will also result in this same loss of rights. RCW 9.41.040/9.41.047 allow for gun rights to be returned by the Washington State Superior Court if the following requirements are met:
- There are no criminal charges pending against you in any court
- Your conviction was for a non-violent offense as described in RCW 9.94A.030, and was not a sex crime
- You were not the subject of a mental health hold
- Since you completed the requirements of your sentence, more than 5 years have passed criminal-charge free
We may be able to help you restore your gun rights in Washington State. Please contact Crary, Clark & Domanico to review the specifics of your case at (509) 926-4900.
Vacation Of Criminal Charges
Washington State law allows some felony and misdemeanor charges to be vacated from your record. Once a charge is vacated, you need never disclose that you were convicted of it. Some of the requirements for this action include:
- You have completed your sentence and have obtained a Certificate of Discharge from Court
- There are no criminal charges pending against you in any court
- Your conviction was for a non-violent offense as described in RCW 9.94A.030 or a sex offense
- Since you were issued a discharge, you have spent a specific number of years criminal charge free; 10 years for a Class B felony, 5 years for a Class C felony, 5 years for a Domestic Violence Misdemeanor charge, and 3 years for a gross misdemeanor.
- The offense did not involve driving under the influence or a related offense
Crary, Clark & Domanico may be able to help you vacate your Spokane County felony or misdemeanor charge from your record. Please contact our office for a free initial consultation at (509) 926-4900.