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Here is an interesting case I wanted to ask those more knowledgeable about the application process in regards to applying for a Class A with an arrest record.
I recently caught up with one of my BFS class students and learned that he had yet to apply for his Class A after taking my class. As the conversation progressed I learned that he was hesitant to as he had an arrest in his youth. Here are the relevant facts:
He is:
As I understand the law he does not have a statutory disqualification but a chief could find him unsuitable if he was a stickler. He is worried about applying and getting denied for obvious reasons. I told him that I would get back to him in a few days; at this point I plan on advising him to go to the courthouse and get his record so he knows exactly what he's dealing with, then make an appointment with his chief. This way he can sit down with the chief, let him know that he wants to apply for a permit, highlight all of his strong points, then bring up the arrest and ask the chief what he thinks and express his concern over getting denied. Thoughts?
I recently caught up with one of my BFS class students and learned that he had yet to apply for his Class A after taking my class. As the conversation progressed I learned that he was hesitant to as he had an arrest in his youth. Here are the relevant facts:
He is:
- Late 30's
- Schoolteacher
- Very active in a philanthropic social organization
- Lives in a green town
- Was arrested in his teens for trespassing
- Pled CWOF and was not convicted
As I understand the law he does not have a statutory disqualification but a chief could find him unsuitable if he was a stickler. He is worried about applying and getting denied for obvious reasons. I told him that I would get back to him in a few days; at this point I plan on advising him to go to the courthouse and get his record so he knows exactly what he's dealing with, then make an appointment with his chief. This way he can sit down with the chief, let him know that he wants to apply for a permit, highlight all of his strong points, then bring up the arrest and ask the chief what he thinks and express his concern over getting denied. Thoughts?
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