I pled guilty to spanking my step child.?

whathappenedamber

Ridiculous... as long as you didn't physically abuse them I don't see what the big deal is.... you see, this is what is wrong with kids these days who are now turning into adults.... they didn't get spanked enough. Anywho who says you shouldn't spank your children is a moron and doesn't know crap about parenting.

MH/Citizens Protecting Rights!

My God in Heaven! Why in the world would you even talk to any of those people? Your name will be on a child abuse registry for 50 years -- a harsher punishment than if you really had committed a serious crime. Further more, you will not be permitted to do anything that involves children -- like coach a team, teach school, etc. We need to have the laws changed, but we need to ensure that real child abuse is punished the same as any other crime -- not separated and segregated so cruel and unusual punishment reigns supreme! Did the child have any marks? Did you have an attorney? Why did you plead guilty?

If I were you, I would get an attorney and try to get the case reopened. Get all the evidence preserved -- hopefully you have pictures of the child's bruises or lack thereof. Barring that, I would definitely challenge the punishment.

crl529

It's sad these days that you can't discipline your child without it being "abuse".

But then again, maybe you're a child beater...

Who knows.

mommyof1.3kids

Obviously if you are not stable enough to control your anger and take it out on a helpless child who can not defend himself you are not stable and do not deserve a gun. There is probably a lot more to this story than you are admitting to and you are looking for loopholes. Hitting a child is wrong and your ex had every right to do what she did! The world needs more women like her. Bravo Zulu to her courageous efforts against child abuse!

mikeysco

Certain misdemeanors DO bar people from ownership or possession in California, so do not put any stock in the answer several above me that says otherwise.

You didn't say what state you're asking this question about, so it's not possible for anyone to give you a reliable answer. Since it's already evidently all said and done, you will certainly need to consult with a lawyer, assuming you have any recourse at all. If you are in California, I'll assume you were convicted of some sort of battery statute, and that will prohibit you from firearm possession for ten years. Again, if you are in California it's not possible for me to believe you didn't know that when you pled guilty. I doubt there is any effective way to "undo" this, but consulting with a lawyer is certainly your best option.

May I help You?

No.

You admitted to assaulting a child. This child was not your child, and even your own child does not ever like a person hitting them.

So if someone 3 or 4 x your size and weight would hit you, would you want a gun to be placed in their hands.

You could ask the police for help - and leave quietly as they laugh you out the door.

I notice you feel no remorse for assaulting a little child.
Apparently the laws to protect children are working.

Why does it matter as to your reasons for a gun? Apparently you don't see this as your problem, or that your anger is still showing in your question and your statements.

So I'm waiting to see that person 3 to 4 times your size and weight, hit you, and see how you feel then? Now imagine that anger, disappointment or disgust - you would feel after being hit.

This is what you did to that child and to her mother.

GOD bless us, always

Common Sense

Sorry to hear of the injustice done to you...
Move to a different state...

Jesi

If it is a misdemeanor you should be able to get your guns back. Contact your lawyer, if you didn't use one contact the police that confiscated them.

MISS RED

Why would your ex fiance go to the cops if you just patted him on his rear end? I think there is more to this story.

Besides, that child wasn't yours and you didn't have any right to hit him.

Even if that child was yours, hitting is not the solution.

julia

This sounds like you need to make an appeal, hope things go in your favour!

Greg S

I would just like to comment of these people who are all claiming that a swat on the backside is "child abuse", THIS IS NUTS in this great country of ours that a parent is not allowd to disapline their child. Growing up I got spankings when I needed it and yes i said needed it, I also got my mouth slapped a few times for talking back and such. I DO NOT FEEL I WAS ABUSED, and I am a productive member of society and I turned out to be a fairly level headed person. I have never been in trouble with the law or anything like this. I will say that it can be abuse if it is taken to far.

The Elucidator

Well even if you do move to another state it seems unlikely that youre punishment wont follow. your best bet would be to hire a lawyer and discuss your possibilities with him/her, instead of relying on the general populace. it does seem a bit extreme for simply spanking a child

misdemeanors dont bar people from gun ownership,.. only felonies do,.. so you should be okay,..

this may have something to do with your state in relevance to convictions in battery assault domestic abuse ect, as that can mess up the firearms backround checks,.. to you'll need to look into it.

CPT Jack

Most states have laws governing the appeal of a misdemeanor conviction, particularly if the charge was not downgraded from felony (which yours was not). Check your state law.

I Make Avatars

I have never heard this before and interested in a correct answer & not a opinion.
I will guess going & talking to the judge that gave the order presenting yourself as a clean cut law obideing citizen who made a mistake which you have learned from and you pose no threat to any human.

Juleette

It depends on the state you live in, and I would contact your attorney genreal

Huey Freeman

How would child discipline earn you ANY form of punishment?

gemini52

why do you even need a gun anyway? they ruin evrthin,,and i hope the kids was not more than 8years old..if u touched them on the rear

smilesdaily

This is sad. There is more crime today than EVER before and that is because of the law changes. Back in the day, spankings were a given...Now you go to jail for it and the sad part about it is that kids know this. So they no longer fear authorities or their elders. So much disrespect and rebelous children now. We will never regain control if we do not resort to old fashioned ways...Spankings are ok...beatings are not.,...there is a difference...A BIG difference....

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