In 1994, Randy Hayes of Marion County pled guilty under state law to a misdemeanor battery offense against his ex-wife.

In 1996, it became a federal law that you can't own a gun if you're convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor.

In 2004, police say they found a Winchester rifle at Hayes' home.

The government argues that because of his guilty plea to misdemeanor battery Hayes is not allowed to own a gun.

But Hayes and his lawyer disagree.

They say it's not fair to apply a law that was passed in 1996 to an offense that happened in 1994.

They also say Hayes pled guilty to a state misdemeanor battery charge, which is different from a federal domestic violence misdemeanor.

The case is expected to go before the Court sometime this fall.

The Court decision could influence gun laws all over the country.