Question Presented
Whether permit-to-purchase denials issued after early probation discharge and subsequent DANCO dismissal were based on a correct legal and factual record, including the treatment of a conviction deemed a gross misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. § 609.13.
Procedural Posture (Plain-English)
According to the public case materials in this record set, the dispute concerns post-probation permit-to-purchase denials and whether those denials were grounded in accurate disqualification criteria. The Court of Appeals decision dated January 21, 2026, affirmed the district court and characterized the appellant's arguments as a collateral attack on plea-related terms, rather than reaching the merits as framed by appellant.
Timeline (Selected Public Events)
- 11/19/2020: Incident date associated with criminal file 77-CR-20-987.
- 03/09/2022: Plea hearing; threats-of-violence plea described with gross-misdemeanor treatment in record summary.
- 04/27/2022: Sentencing; probation and probation-period firearms restriction entered on record.
- 06/02/2023: Early probation discharge.
- 01/18/2024: Permit-to-purchase denial issued.
- 03/21/2024: DANCO dismissal reflected in record.
- 04/25/2024: Second permit denial issued.
- 03/03/2025: District court decision upholding denial.
- 01/21/2026: Court of Appeals opinion affirming district court.
Record Note
This page summarizes public materials only. For precise language, consult original docket entries, hearing transcripts, and filed briefs.