Question of the Law in background check misinformation

[djremy]

I was recently contacted by a local detective letting me know that I was being charged with a misdemeanor and a felony for trying to purchase a gun from a gander mountain in my local area. The question that I unlawfully answered was in regards to felonies or misdemeanors in which i could be sentenced with more than one year of incarceration. I was unaware that my second DUI was considered in this question because all I got was probation for 1 year, no jail time. This offense occurred over 10 years ago and I did not think that DUIs were an issue. I am a little amazed that they are filing charges against me for ignorance, and I understand not knowing the law is not an excuse. However my lawyer did all the negotiating in my DUI case so I was not aware of what the penalties may have been, only what the penalty was going to be if that makes sense. To think that I may get a felony charge for not being aware is flabbergasting to me, and is there anything I can do, if anyone has had this happen to them or knows of situations like this?

 

[Grapeshot]

Do not post more of this except on the advice of counsel.

Will delete this thread if you so request.

PM being sent.

 

[davidmcbeth]

What council?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council

I would tell him to seek out legal counsel myself.

Maybe going after him for answering a question falsely on a form?

They may have to prove intent.

OP needs to shut up, not contact the po po and try to "talk himself into prison" and seek out a lawyer.

 

[Griz]

What council?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council

I would tell him to seek out legal counsel myself.

you missed "accept"

 

[Grapeshot]

Originally Posted by davidmcbeth

What council?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council

I would tell him to seek out legal counsel myself.

you missed "accept"

:banghead: Fixed both.

 

[davidmcbeth]

:banghead: Fixed both.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t6yt4h6iyk

Ouch ! lol