Pretty vague, just asks if I've "ever appeared in any court as a defendant for any criminal offense." I initially answered no, but felt compelled to change my answer during my interview in Methuen yesterday. I've had to appear in front of a magistrate twice for youthful indiscretions, but nothing serious (no drugs/violence/etc.) I didn't know that that was the same as a defendant, which is why I answered no. The officer told me it was, even though I have no idea if either time a charging document was filed with the court. I know I was never indicted, and neither time were my rights read to me so I don't even know if I was actually arrested. In both instances my hearing was continued without a finding, so essentially a slap on the wrist. My father in law, retired LOE, said my answer was truthful since I was never charged with a crime, but this all happened back prior to 1994 so I don't remember. The officer yesterday didn't say anything and still took my prints and photograph but that may mean nothing.
I guess my question is, do some of these Green towns - which Methuen appears to be - look for reasons to deny someone their LTC-A? Who has the final say, Methuen or the State Police? If I was never convicted of anything, do they still have grounds to deny my license? I know this is all legalese so I'm not going take anything that's said as gospel, but in anyone's opinion, being knowledgable about the MA licensing process, am I screwed here?
I guess my question is, do some of these Green towns - which Methuen appears to be - look for reasons to deny someone their LTC-A? Who has the final say, Methuen or the State Police? If I was never convicted of anything, do they still have grounds to deny my license? I know this is all legalese so I'm not going take anything that's said as gospel, but in anyone's opinion, being knowledgable about the MA licensing process, am I screwed here?
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