Permit to Carry Restored for Client Convicted of Marijuana Possession

Kelly Keegan’s client came to her after the Hennepin County Sheriff revoked his permit to carry as the result of a petty misdemeanor conviction for possession of a small amount of marijuana, claiming her client was a “habitual user of controlled substances.” Kelly examined the issue and determined the Sheriff’s actions were incorrect, as the only possible basis for the revocation under applicable law would be ‘use’, not ‘possession’ of a small amount of marijuana. She then sent a letter to the Sheriff setting forth these conclusions and demanding that the permit be reissued to her client. The Sheriff agreed, reissuing the permit so that Kelly’s client can once again lawfully carry a firearm.