2A Rights Denied Due To An Expunged Conviction?

Very often, people are confounded by the current state of firearm regulation in Maryland. Across the State of Maryland, people are being denied HQL, CCW, firearm purchases, and other firearm-related rights due to expunged convictions. In Maryland, it is not easy to get an expungement. People seeking to expunge convictions must wait years for an expungement, and throughout that time, they can have no further violations of the law. In short, in order to get an expungement, a person must show themselves to be the law-abiding person that the Supreme Court of the United States talked about in New York v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022).

At COHEN|HARRIS LLC, it is our firm belief that the Maryland State Police (MSP) should not be using expunged convictions to deny anyone 2A rights in Maryland. COHEN|HARRIS LLC is at the forefront of the fight to establish expungement recognition, policies, and procedures in line with the intent of an expungement which includes the full recognition of expungement rights in the MSP Licensing Division, the courts as well as the legislature. We have experience dealing with the MSP Licensing Division and the appeals process, which includes informal reviews and court proceedings. Having a full understanding of expungement law and the interaction between the MSP and the various databases utilized in their investigation process is critical to re-establishing your 2A rights. Our legal team is top-notch and includes attorneys with substantial experience dealing with cases involving firearm possession, use, and self-defense, coupled with the ability to thoroughly research your particular legal issue and write the legal brief necessary to sway the court in your favor.

If you or a loved one would like to discuss a firearm licensing, permit, or purchasing issue or have questions concerning expungements in Maryland generally, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 585-7979 or info@cohenharris.com.