CA- convicted for PC 273.6(a) (disobeying a court order)DVRO
domestic violence attorney California Jul 29, 2026
Location: California I'm trying to understand whether I'm prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law. Here's my background: In 2019, I pleaded guilty to: PC 273.6(a) (disobeying a domestic violence restraining order) – misdemeanor. conviction was dismissed under PC 1203.4 I have never been convicted of PC 243(e)(1), PC 273.5, or any assault or battery offense. My plea was to violating the court order (PC 273.6(a)). I did not plead guilty to any offense involving physical force. My California DOJ criminal history still reflects the conviction and later dismissal. I submitted a California Firearms Eligibility Check, and DOJ determined that I am prohibited under California law, but I'm trying to understand the legal basis for that determination. My questions are: Does a conviction for PC 273.6(a) by itself create a California firearm prohibition after probation has been completed and the conviction has been dismissed under PC 1203.4? Does a conviction for PC 273.6(a) qualify as a federal misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under the Lautenberg Amendment, even though I was not convicted of domestic battery or corporal injury? I'm looking for legal insight into the statutes involved rather than opinions. I understand this isn't legal advice, but I'd appreciate any guidance or relevant case law.
