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Appeals court overturns gun ruling

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 | 9:54 a.m.

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CARSON CITY -- A person convicted of a felony who receives an "honorable discharge" after completing probation may carry a properly registered firearm unless specifically prohibited, an appeals court has ruled.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday ruled in favor of James K. Laskie, who was arrested in Las Vegas in April 1999 and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty but reserved the right to challenge his previous felony conviction.

In 1982 Laskie pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. After serving three years' probation, he received an honorable discharge. The order said that Laskie's plea of guilty must be changed to not guilty and the charges dismissed.

The honorable discharge said Laskie was released "from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the crime of which he has been convicted."

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