criminal record

[BKnight]

how far back do i need to go on my app as far as criminal history?

[Big Tuna]

Your whole life, but only if you were arrested.

Some people say you don't have to list juvenile offenses because those are sealed. Some people say you don't have to list arrests in a foreign country because DPS might not find out. I disagree with both.

[BKnight]

no juvy record, just a couple stupid things when i was younger. guess i need to get ahold of the state of michigan and get a record. when i buy a firearm, there is no wait so should i assume my background check will be fine?

[MoJo]

Were you arrested or convicted? DPS only looks at convictions.

[apostate]

Were you arrested or convicted? DPS only looks at convictions.

That's correct for eligibility purposes. However, an applicant is required to list all arrests, even if they weren't convicted.

[scott.novus]

After my 6 month fiasco I would request and submit a record from every state and county and send it in. My 6 month wait could have been 2.5 had I done it right...