Now I am told I cannot own a gun to hunt because I swatted him on the rear and my ex-fiance went to the cops and said I "beat" him. I admitted to spanking him and pled guilty. Is there anyway to get my gun rights back? Since this is only a misdemeanor it's hard to believe this can happen.
2007-01-16 06:44:52 · 19 answers · asked by Cheechy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In the state of MN
2007-01-16 07:13:57 · update #1
Ridiculous... as long as you didn't physically abuse them I don't see what the big deal is.... you see, this is what is wrong with kids these days who are now turning into adults.... they didn't get spanked enough. Anywho who says you shouldn't spank your children is a moron and doesn't know crap about parenting.
2007-01-16 07:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by whathappenedamber 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My God in Heaven! Why in the world would you even talk to any of those people? Your name will be on a child abuse registry for 50 years -- a harsher punishment than if you really had committed a serious crime. Further more, you will not be permitted to do anything that involves children -- like coach a team, teach school, etc. We need to have the laws changed, but we need to ensure that real child abuse is punished the same as any other crime -- not separated and segregated so cruel and unusual punishment reigns supreme! Did the child have any marks? Did you have an attorney? Why did you plead guilty?
If I were you, I would get an attorney and try to get the case reopened. Get all the evidence preserved -- hopefully you have pictures of the child's bruises or lack thereof. Barring that, I would definitely challenge the punishment.
2007-01-16 06:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by MH/Citizens Protecting Rights! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just like to comment of these people who are all claiming that a swat on the backside is "child abuse", THIS IS NUTS in this great country of ours that a parent is not allowd to disapline their child. Growing up I got spankings when I needed it and yes i said needed it, I also got my mouth slapped a few times for talking back and such. I DO NOT FEEL I WAS ABUSED, and I am a productive member of society and I turned out to be a fairly level headed person. I have never been in trouble with the law or anything like this. I will say that it can be abuse if it is taken to far.
2007-01-16 07:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You never should have plead guilty. If you were charged with abuse, you just admitted to abuse. A "swat" to the rear is not abuse. If you had spanked him repeatedly, uncontrollably, or in some irrational manner that would be abuse. I don't know about your gun rights, but if you only swatted the boy once you never should have plead guilty. What I would be asking is: is there any way I can repeal this? If you plead, I don't think you can appeal the decision, but I wonder if you could repeal your plea.
2016-05-25 01:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You admitted to assaulting a child. This child was not your child, and even your own child does not ever like a person hitting them.
So if someone 3 or 4 x your size and weight would hit you, would you want a gun to be placed in their hands.
You could ask the police for help - and leave quietly as they laugh you out the door.
I notice you feel no remorse for assaulting a little child.
Apparently the laws to protect children are working.
Why does it matter as to your reasons for a gun? Apparently you don't see this as your problem, or that your anger is still showing in your question and your statements.
So I'm waiting to see that person 3 to 4 times your size and weight, hit you, and see how you feel then? Now imagine that anger, disappointment or disgust - you would feel after being hit.
This is what you did to that child and to her mother.
GOD bless us, always
2007-01-16 06:57:04 · answer #5 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Obviously if you are not stable enough to control your anger and take it out on a helpless child who can not defend himself you are not stable and do not deserve a gun. There is probably a lot more to this story than you are admitting to and you are looking for loopholes. Hitting a child is wrong and your ex had every right to do what she did! The world needs more women like her. Bravo Zulu to her courageous efforts against child abuse!
2007-01-16 06:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by mommyof1.3kids 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard this before and interested in a correct answer & not a opinion.
I will guess going & talking to the judge that gave the order presenting yourself as a clean cut law obideing citizen who made a mistake which you have learned from and you pose no threat to any human.
2007-01-16 06:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well even if you do move to another state it seems unlikely that youre punishment wont follow. your best bet would be to hire a lawyer and discuss your possibilities with him/her, instead of relying on the general populace. it does seem a bit extreme for simply spanking a child
2007-01-16 06:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Goo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most states have laws governing the appeal of a misdemeanor conviction, particularly if the charge was not downgraded from felony (which yours was not). Check your state law.
2007-01-16 06:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by CPT Jack 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
misdemeanors dont bar people from gun ownership,.. only felonies do,.. so you should be okay,..
this may have something to do with your state in relevance to convictions in battery assault domestic abuse ect, as that can mess up the firearms backround checks,.. to you'll need to look into it.
2007-01-16 06:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Z 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋