Hello,
In Janurary 1997 i was arrested in California for Felony Spousal Abuse (PC 273.5). I later that month pled no contest to Misdamenor Battery (PC 242), completed the DV classes, paid the fines, and completed my three year probation.
I have NEVER been in trouble with the law since or before.
It is now over 11 years later and i am in the process of Expunging the conviction, my question is will i be able to own a firearm in my lifetime again?
I currently live in Oregon and the Public Defender in the county i was convicted is helping me expunge the record.
I talked with a fellow at the ATF, and he actually looked up my record, called me back and said it was a PC 242 with a domestic attached to it?
He said i could possibly be prohibited federally.
Please, any advice into this matter would be great.
Regards,
Sam

