Ok, so I finally get a letter in the mail yesterday, and it was from the AG saying that
my Application is opposed because of "criminal history" It then said that the application
was returned to the court. My question is What does that mean exactly?
Is that the end of the line for me? Will i get another letter saying it is opposed?
How Do I go about appeal it? I mean It was from a DUI over 6 years ago. No issues since then
I quit drinking, I noted that in my application as well. And its funny how it is just denied yet not
one of my references were contacted. If they are worried about me drinking and driving.
They had a whole list of people that can tell you I am not a drinker anymore.
Can anyone help me on what my next steps would be to get this turned around?
*climbs up on soapbox*
Let me say I've debated on writing this several times. In fact, twice now I've had posts all ready to fire off, and then decided against it. For all I know I'll do the same this time since after all, it's really none of my business, and since I'm sure my views can be a bit jaded. I recall many nights when I was 3 and 4 years old with my father swerving all over the road and my mother pleading with him to let her drive.
It's not the crime, or how long ago it was committed that is of question here, and likely not what the AG's office considered. It's not that they are concerned you might drink and drive again... It's your judgment they are questioning... Let me ask you a question... If someone committed ATTEMPTED murder 6 years ago, but hasn't shown any propensity for violence since, do you feel that the AG's office should recommend that they be allowed to carry a concealed weapon?
See, here's the thing... It's not the crime or how long ago that's considered... It's your judgment. 6 years ago you showed a serious lack of good judgment. You did something that not only showed a lack of respect for your own life, but a lack of respect for the lives of others. And I'm sure it wasn't ONE time that you made this decision.. You may have gotten caught once, but I'm guessing it was probably done many other times.
Yes, you can argue that someone attempting to commit murder isn't the same, but isn't it really? No you weren't TRYING to kill someone, but each and every time you stepped in that car you KNEW it was a possibility.
If I load up a revolver with a single round and start walking around spinning the cylinder and taking shots at random people, it's STILL a bad judgment call that endangers the well being of others. Sure the odds are stacked in their favor... They've got a 5 out of 6 chance of walking off scott free... Even if it DOES go off, I'm aiming for their leg, so it's not like it's gonna kill them... What are the odds of hitting an artery or something like that? Just because the odds aren't likely, doesn't mean it's still not a bad decision.
And at the end of the day, that, in my opinion is exactly what this is all about. You made a bad decision.
I think it's fantastic that you've quit drinking... I'm sure you've turned your life around in ways you may have never thought possible. Still the fact remains that just because the guy who attempted murder 6 years ago has done his time, and completely turned his life around, doesn't mean we should hand him a weapon and wish him the best.
I realize most here probably won't agree with me, and I'm sure you (the OP) won't be my biggest fan after this, but what good is a forum if everyone agrees...
