My question involves criminal records for the state of: California. Hello there. Long story short, I was cited for "discharge of a firearm across a public road." Fish and Game Code 3002(b). Unfortunately it is a misdemeanor charge. 1) If I appear in court and be honest with the judge that it was my first hunt and that I knew better, will he/she drop the charge to an infraction? And 2) Will this charge affect the background check in purchasinging a handgun in the state of California? Thank you

