Charged with falsification on gun application!?

If you were charged and convicted of an offense punishable by more than 364 days in jail and you served out two years probation as your sentence - you're a convicted felon in the eyes of the feds.

Potential for more than 364 days in jail = felony.

You received a life sentence for letting that girl drink.

 

This is the question on the 4473,
There is no gray area, "COULD you have been imprisoned for more than a year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation" seems to state the situation pretty clearly.

Have you ever been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime for which the judge could have imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation? (See Instructions for Question 11.c.)

 

Pennsylvania considers Misdemeanors over one year potential sentence the same as a felony.

Often not communicated at conviction.

Past two years they have been taking great pains to prosecute these cases
PAFOA.org and search for 'gun lawyer' and you will find a ton of examples and a few reports on guys being helped.

 

Falsifying information on the application is a federal offense, PA laws don't matter here.

Just wait until the feds go after everyone that purchased a firearm while also possessing a state-issued medical marijuana card. I've met so many recreational shooters with an MMJ card who don't understand the law and think they answer the question about controlled substances truthfully.

 

I know more about this stuff than I wish I did. There is an insane amount of people who were handed felony convictions for trivial offenses not knowing or understanding the gravity of the situation. It's a life sentence that denies an individual of their natural born rights and liberties that our constitution is supposed to protect. Do everything you possibly can to clear your name and avoid additional suffering.