Morgan Leigh Explains the Law
Important in an age of protests: D.C. Court of Appeals Clarifies Jury Instructions for Unlawful Entry on Public Property
In a major decision further limiting firearm eligibility in the District, the DC Court of Appeals ruled in District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department v. Paul Porter, that a person who received a probation before judgment (PBJ) in Maryland and subsequently expunged the case, could still be considered "convicted" under District law — and therefore disqualified from registering a firearm.
Maryland Court Expands Rights for People Seeking to Remove Criminal Convictions or Reduce Their Sentences
In a major decision further limiting firearm eligibility in the District, the DC Court of Appeals ruled in District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department v. Paul Porter, that a person who received a probation before judgment (PBJ) in Maryland and subsequently expunged the case, could still be considered "convicted" under District law — and therefore disqualified from registering a firearm.
DC: Expunged Charges Can Still Disqualify Firearm Applicants in District of Columbia MPD v. Paul Porter
In a major decision further limiting firearm eligibility in the District, the DC Court of Appeals ruled in District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department v. Paul Porter, that a person who received a probation before judgment (PBJ) in Maryland and subsequently expunged the case, could still be considered "convicted" under District law — and therefore disqualified from registering a firearm.
DC Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 – Expansion of Criminal Record Sealing and Expungements in Washington, DC
The DC Second Chance Amendment Act expands opportunities for individuals with criminal records to have their records sealed or expunged, allowing them to rebuild their lives without the burden of past mistakes…