Restoring Your Gun Rights in Washington State Part 5. Domestic Violence Misdemeanors.

Published on May 8, 2022
Duration: 10:42

This video explains the complex process of restoring firearm rights in Washington State after a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction. It highlights that while state restoration might be possible after three years, federal restoration, crucial for passing NICS checks, requires an order of vacation. This vacation process is complicated by potential five-year probation periods for domestic violence offenses, extending the total restoration timeline to ten years in some cases, making it more challenging than restoring rights after a Class C felony.

Quick Summary

Restoring firearm rights in Washington State after a domestic violence misdemeanor is complex. While state restoration requires a three-year wait, federal restoration, necessary for NICS checks, often necessitates an order of vacation. This process is extended by potential five-year probation periods for DV offenses, pushing the total timeline to ten years, making it more challenging than restoring rights after a Class C felony.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Restoring Gun Rights in Washington State Part 5
  2. 00:30Focus: Domestic Violence Misdemeanors
  3. 00:45Channel Engagement: Like, Subscribe, Bell
  4. 01:02Website: GetMyRightsBack.com
  5. 01:18Recap: Previous Videos (Felonies)
  6. 02:12Focus: Misdemeanors and Gross Misdemeanors
  7. 02:39Examples of Misdemeanors
  8. 02:55Common DV Offenses Impacting Rights
  9. 03:13Courts Take DV Seriously
  10. 03:33DV Misdemeanors vs. C Felonies
  11. 03:53Two Restoration Steps: State and Federal
  12. 04:04State Restoration: RCW 9.41.040
  13. 04:21Waiting Periods: Felonies vs. Misdemeanors
  14. 04:43The Federal Restoration Hurdle
  15. 05:04Consequences of State-Only Restoration
  16. 05:33Federal Restoration Methods (Felonies)
  17. 05:50Federal Restoration Methods (Misdemeanors)
  18. 06:14Requirements for Order of Vacation
  19. 06:45Key Challenges for DV Misdemeanors
  20. 07:07Multiple Incidents Problem
  21. 07:10Five-Year Wait for Vacation Eligibility
  22. 07:23Probation Lengths for DV Offenses
  23. 08:03The Ten-Year Timeline
  24. 08:32Comparison: DV Misdemeanor vs. C Felony
  25. 09:18Federal Level: Changing Records
  26. 09:42Contact Us for Help
  27. 10:07Website: GetMyRightsBack.com
  28. 10:14Phone Number: 425-765-0487
  29. 10:16Conclusion: Know the Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the waiting period to restore firearm rights in Washington State after a misdemeanor conviction?

In Washington State, you generally need to wait three years after a misdemeanor conviction before you can begin the process of restoring your firearm rights on the state level, according to RCW 9.41.040.

Why is federal restoration of gun rights crucial in Washington State?

Federal restoration is crucial because even if your state rights are restored, you must also have them restored federally to pass NICS background checks and legally purchase firearms. Without federal restoration, you cannot buy a gun.

How long does it take to restore gun rights after a domestic violence misdemeanor in Washington?

Restoring gun rights after a domestic violence misdemeanor in Washington can take up to ten years. This is because you must wait three years for state restoration, and then an additional five years after probation (which can be up to five years) expires to get an order of vacation for federal restoration.

What are the main challenges in restoring gun rights after a domestic violence misdemeanor?

The main challenges include the potential for five-year probation periods, the requirement for a singular incident for vacation eligibility, and the necessity of obtaining an order of vacation for federal restoration, which is more complex than for felonies.

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