As I understand it the governor has already pledged to pardon them so the whole thing is a moot point
The two defendants are both trial lawyers and you can bet your last nickle that they are already planning a massive lawsuit against the DA for denial of rights under color of law.
Not to them. After months of fighting for their freedom in the courts and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars.
It's been argued that accepting a pardon is the same as pleading guilty and they would never be able to own guns again convicted or not.
Question: If the McCloskys are convicted on this charge, they will have been convicted of a felony, and will never be allowed to own firearms again. If the governor subsequently pardons them, it spares them from jail time, but does the felony conviction still remain in place?