Re: CA PC 1203.4 and firearms prohibition??

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On 9/19/05, M.G.H wrote:
> J.B. sorry to inform you of this but your pretty much screwed. I
> am also in the same boat. I got in some trouble in '99 and they
> imposed the 10 year ban on me as well, told me It was waived-
> sure it was. I had my record expunged i.e- conviction set aside;
> a plea of not guilty is entered; case is dismissed per penal code
> section 1203.4. Look familiar? well anyhow if you get your case
> dismissed per 1203.4 then you fall into section 12021 as well,
> which bans you from owning firearms for 10 years. I spoke to a
> gentleman By the name of John Garbin, a public defender for los
> angeles county who deals with right restoration concerning
> firearms (only guy in the county). You may want to try calling
> him.(local probation office may be able to find his number I lost
> it). But even with a govenors pardon-which you probably will have
> more luck at winning the lotto on two separate occasions than
> getting- you will likely fall to penal code 12021. sorry man, I
> have been trying for years no way around it but to wait a few
> more.

I have a signed order granting relief under 17 (b) AND 1203.4. Does
that eliminate the 12021 ten year?> BTW, my case was WAY old ('71'
for possession.)