The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution grants American citizens the right to bear arms. However, certain criminal convictions may result in you losing the right to possess firearms. But if you live in Ohio, you may be able to restore your gun rights if certain conditions are satisfied. At Graham Law, our criminal defense attorneys have assisted people throughout Southeastern and Central Ohio with getting their gun rights back.
With an office in Zanesville and Cambridge, Ohio – we make getting access to justice easy for Ohioans. Contact our law firm today for legal help from our criminal defense attorneys.
Relief from Disability
If you have lost your right to bear a firearm, you may be eligible to seek relief from disability and regain your right to own and possess firearms. A person may lose their right to own and carry firearms if they have been convicted of certain felonies, domestic violence offenses or certain misdemeanors. If you’re obligated to court-ordered mental health commitments, you may also lose your right to bear firearms.
The Ohio Revised Code offers legal guidelines on how people can regain their firearm rights under certain conditions. Here is a brief overview of the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility for Relief From Disability/Right to Bear Arms Restoration
In order to be eligible, you must first file a petition for relief from disability with the Court of Common Pleas in the county where you live. The court will arrange a hearing to review your petition and consider factors such as the nature of your original offense, any evidence of rehabilitation, your behavior since the offense and gauge whether you’re a risk to the general public. We always recommend hiring an attorney for these types of petitions to ensure we can help build a strong case for you. Our objective is to help convince the courts that you meet the criteria and pose no threat, which in turn may grant relief and restore your right to own and possess firearms.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Attorneys for Legal Help With Relief From Disability/right to Bear Arms Restoration in Ohio
If you require legal assistance with Relief from Disability/Right to Bear Arms Restoration, contact our law firm today. We are proud to serve clients across Southeastern and Central Ohio with valuable legal help. With an office in Zanesville and Cambridge, Ohio, we make getting access to justice easy for you. Contact our law firm today.
