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One of the questions that we get frequently has to do with places of worship and firearms. The law in Pennsylvania is very clear. The law does not explicitly prohibit a License to Carry holder from possessing a firearm in a place of worship. There are two considerations when you are deciding whether or not... [Read More]

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Virginia Code Section 18.2-283 states that it is illegal for any person to carry any firearm without a good and sufficient reason to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place. Personal protection is considered to be a good and sufficient reason to carry a firearm. A... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sports are a big part of our lives here in Texas. Most of us grew up going to the local high school football game for “Friday night lights.” But, you may ask, can you legally carry your handgun into a sporting event? Today, we will discuss the legality of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sealing Your Record In Colorado, you can seal your record if a case has been dismissed, if you have been acquitted at trial, or the case is dismissed after the successful completion of probation that is subject to a deferred judgment agreement. In Colorado, you can also seal certain... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about something I have been getting asked about a little bit more recently, which is whether you can carry a firearm or bring a firearm to a sporting event. Now at the outset, the majority of professional, collegiate, and high school events... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Requirements for Sealing or Expunging Your Record In Florida, if you’ve ever been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent as a minor, it is unlikely you will be able to seal or expunge your record. If you have never been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent, then... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Professional Sports One of the many advantages of living in the Sunshine State is that Florida has an abundance of professional and college sporting events to attend. Whether you’re interested in attending a Tampa Bay Bucks game, Orlando Magic basketball game, or watching the Florida Gators play, it is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Expungements and Record Restrictions Can you clean up a criminal record in Georgia? Under certain circumstances, you absolutely can do that. Prior to July 1st, 2013, record restrictions in Georgia were known as expungements. Historically, expungements were quite the chore. For a record to be expunged, the burden lay... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Location, Location, Location When discussing lawful weapons carry at a sporting event in Georgia, it is important to identify what is legal at professional sporting events, collegiate sporting events, and carry-at-school functions. When determining whether carry is lawful in a sporting venue open to the public, we must determine... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Recent Law Changes This past year, the issue of record expungement has been a hot topic in Missouri. Why? Because the law has changed. Previously in Missouri, there were very few criminal charges that could be expunged. That changed in 2018, and now a wide variety of criminal charges... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about whether or not you can carry a firearm to a sporting event in Missouri. Missouri law provides that you cannot carry a firearm into an arena or stadium. That generally means you cannot carry a firearm to a professional sporting event. Professional Sports If you’re a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I will be discussing with you the process of obtaining an expunction in North Carolina. Anyone who has been found not guilty of a criminal charge or had a criminal charge dismissed is eligible for an expunction in North Carolina, provided that they have not previously been convicted... [Read More]

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