No. The charges were dismissed.
If the forgery charge against you was actually dismissed, then you were not convicted, and although the record of your arrest still exists so, also, does the record that the charges were dismissed.
This question makes no sense. If you were charged - and paid fines for those charges you effectively pleaded guilty. Under what situation, and why, would the charges be dismissed years later?
The suspect was charged with assault after attacking a pedestrian on the street.
it means the chraged were dismissed and the case is closed. It means the person was let go and nothing will come of the charges.
Generally speaking, yes. If you were never convicted, you can obtain a permit. If the charges were expunged, it depends. Expunged is not necessarily the same as having your rights restored.
Yes
If the charges have been dismissed, yes. If the charges are pending, or have resulted in a conviction, no. Check with a local attorney to be sure.
More information is needed. What kind of assault? Are you released on bail awaiting trial? Are you convicted and now simply have a record?
NO. you still have a conviction. That would depend on how your case was adjudicated. Were you convicted of the charges, or were they dismissed?
In general, convictions, not charges, affect gun ownership. However, you should discuss this with an attorney in YOUR state,
No. Once the police report has been made and an arrest made, only the prosecutor has the authority to "drop" criminal charges. You may contact the prosecuting attorney and request that the charges be dismissed, but it is not up to you.
Dismissed charges should have no impact on whether you can travel and return.