Firearm Rights Restored for Client Convicted of Third Degree Burglary

Kelly Keegan’s client retained her after having a permit to purchase denied due to a 2004 conviction of Felony Third Degree Burglary in Dakota County. As this charge was considered a crime of violence under Minnesota State law at the time, he became subject to a lifetime ban on possessing firearms. Although the Minnesota Supreme Court determined in 2020 that the Minnesota Legislature intended through subsequent amendments to the law to remove this offense from the list of crimes of violence, a judicial order is still needed for the federal government to recognize restoration under federal law. Kelly was able to obtain a judge’s order that her client’s rights were restored to pave the way with the federal government National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) so her client can receive his permit to carry and purchase firearms without denial or delay.