How do I get my right to bare arms back after paying my debt 30 years ago.?

Question

I spent 17 1/2 months in a Michigan prison for "Joy Riding" my parol ended in 1977 (30 years ago) I took dirt bikes and was riding them. I did not steel them to sell. I screwed up and I paid for it 30 years ago. I learned a valuable lesson and have not gotton in any trouble since. So is it possible for me to get these rights back. The only thing in the court records after 30 years is the conviction,no discription of the charges. All other documents have been distroyed.

Answer 1

You can try to have your record exspunged. If it has been 30 years and you have had no trouble since you stand a good chance, was that your first felony? For 17 1/2 months you must have been in trouble before that.

Answer 2

I assume you mean 'joy riding' was stealing someone else's car and speeding. If that is the case, you have to understand that you must live with the consequences. You knew what you were doing when you did it and took the chance. Now, you can't be a bleeding heart about having it on your record.

Having said that, you can go to work for a company that will hire you and work hard and establish a reputation as a hard working, deicated citizen. When you quit feeling sorry for yourself, and apply yourself, good things will ultimately happen. Good Luck, and God speed!

Answer 3

Consider yourself fortunate that the only remaining evidence of your error is your inability to 'bear arms'. Others who have screwed up many times spend the remainder of their living days in prison.

Sorry to not have a great deal of pity for you, but those who 'screw up' like you did many times pay for it for the remainder of their lives.

Answer 4

I don't think that serving time takes away your right to "bare" arms, but it may affect your right bear arms. Buy all the sleeveless shirts you want and wear them with pride.