Category: Articles
Louisiana Legislature Expands Courts’ Ability to “Set Aside” (Cancel) Convictions to Assist with Expungement
November 6, 2020 | Category: News“Will an expungement fix a federal denial to purchase a weapon?” Finally, the question, is going to be answered in Louisiana.
September 15, 2016 | Category: ArticlesNew changes in Louisiana law should allow some felons to purchase a weapon under federal law and to pass a federal background check after they have obtained an expungement.
Recent Legislative Changes to the Louisiana “Concealed Carry” Law
September 15, 2016 | Category: ArticlesImportant new changes to the Louisiana concealed weapons permit law make expungement an option to help applicants with certain prior felonies obtain a concealed carry permit. These same changes may have the long-awaited effect of allowing some prior felons to pass a federal background check and allow them to purchase (and possess) a weapon legally under federal law.