A few years ago, I was convicted of New York PL 265.01 (Possession of a Weapon - 4th Degree) for trying to fly out of JFK airport with an unloaded weapon in my checked baggage. Since I am not / was not a New York resident, I didn't know what I was doing was illegal (despite the fact it was legal in 49 other states). I pled guilty, paid my fine and court costs, and am now I am left with a record that I can't expunge.
In the news lately is a case being considered in the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Washington D.C.'s gun ban. The question is whether or not gun possession is an individual right. Currently, the U.S. Circuit Court overturned the D.C. gun ban, indicating gun ownership is an individual right (of course, D.C. is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court). My question is... if the Circuit Court's ruling is upheld (or not considered by the Supremes, and thereby being upheld), could I have chance of getting the conviction overturned, expunged, or any other form of relief?
I'm not a NY resident, so the Department of Criminal Justice will not issue me a Certificate of Relief of Disabilities or Good Conduct. Also, since I live over 1000 miles away, getting a hold of a New York lawyer is near impossible (I can't even get a hold of the lawyer I used years ago). Since expungement is not an option, I'm hoping I could somehow get relief in some way, shape, or form as a result of this case.
I'm wondering if this is possible, and if so, how it would work. Thanks!

