Success rate for appealing denial?

[Tom Burnstein]

First time poster so please be nice

Last month I applied for my CCW and was denied based on a charge (non violent) that was granted a stay of ajudification. I respectfully appealed the denial in a written letter and certified mailed it to the sherriffs office/grain exchange where I submitted my application. The charge is 12 years old and happened as a juvenile. I am now 28 and for the last 12 years my life has been clean, with the exception of a speeding ticket in California.

My question is, it's been 15 business days since I appealed and am wondering what the chances are for getting my permit? I will add that I was approved and received a permit to purchase back in march.

Is there any hope?

Thanks in advance

[davidmcbeth]

IMO the standard for who can carry is the same for who can own. You have submitted your appeal .. I have no idea what your arguments were, what your viewpoint of the law was...etc.

If you agreed that a subjective test is OK, then why would they reverse the original finding unless it was manifestly against the evidence presented?

So, its impossible for anyone to predict your case's outcome.

[Tom Burnstein]

I Guess a Better question to ask is what happens if the sheriffs office doesn't respond in 15 days? I heard they are obligated to redeny if an appeal is made within 15 business days. What happens if they do not?

[robdoar]

This is in Minnesota right? I only ask because you said "CCW", which is not what we have here.

Success rates vary from county to county. What county was this?

From what you said, unless you had a deadly weapon on you at the time of the offense, you should not have been denied. You said you had a stay of adjudication? and it's 12 years ago? How long is the continuance window?

Unfortunately, you're going to need an attorney to successfully appeal. The good news, once it's granted, the county pays the legal fees.

[robdoar]

I Guess a Better question to ask is what happens if the sheriffs office doesn't respond in 15 days? I heard they are obligated to redeny if an appeal is made within 15 business days. What happens if they do not?

What are you basing 15 days on?

[Tom Burnstein]

Was curious as if the sheriffs dept has to approve an appeal if they do not get to it within 15 days.

But, I came home to my permit card today. Looks like I won the appeal and can put this to rest

Thanks to those who posted some info so quickly. Much appreciated!

[ScottE]

Was curious as if the sheriffs dept has to approve an appeal if they do not get to it within 15 days.

But, I came home to my permit card today. Looks like I won the appeal and can put this to rest

Thanks to those who posted some info so quickly. Much appreciated!

Wow, congrats man!