CharlesB

Thanks so much, Molly B! I think what I will do is apply for a pardon from the governor and then wait to see about the Supreme Court ruling. Someday I hope to come back with a positive update for you guys! Thanks again!

Hello Everyone! So let me start by saying, I had a pretty criminal past. This past was mainly when I was in my mid to early teens. I have a couple burglaries on it, aggravated assault and aggravated discharge of a firearm (I was 16)- the latter I went to prison for a bit over a year for and got out just before I turned 18. When I was 20, I got a couple other burglary charges. That's pretty much the full extent of my criminal history. I am not 41 and I have not had anything on my record since I was 20. In 2013, I applied for a FOID card and was obviously denied, the reasoning being that "adjudicated delinquent minor for the offense of burglary". Now roughly 8 years later, I would like to try to get my foid card again and maybe even my CCL (if that is even possible for me) I have no clue what path to take, I have been looking into clemency/pardons, appealing to the director, etc. I know going off of the start of this post, I probably look like some horrible person but it's now been 20 years and I haven't gotten in any trouble. What I do for fun now? I go out and shoot bugs...with my camera. I enjoy macro photography. Unfortunately when I was a kid I grew up poor and was involved with gangs. Not that it's a good excuse but that is what it was. I can't stand gangs or anything along those lines these days. If anyone would be so kind as to give me some guidance as far as my options and perhaps how to go about things, that would be wonderful. I know I can have my records sealed but that will not help in obtaining a FOID card. Also, if an attorney is needed, any recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks in advance for any assistance!