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Can a felon convicted of a non violent crime possess a firearm in the state of Texas?
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∙ 15y ago
No a felon owning a gun is a violation of the law and is possibly endangering the public. It doesn't matter if the person is nonviolent, what matters is that the person is a felon. Once a felony is on a persons record it never comes off.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoNot legally. Felons cannot own or possess firearms, no matter what the charge was.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo. Although some states have varying views on the subject, federal law (USC, Title 18), makes no distinction between violent and non-violent felonies.
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What happens to firearms you already own if you get convicted of a non-violent felony?
Whether a violent or non-violent felony, once a person is convicted, they are no longer allowed to own a firearm. In Texas, five years after the anniversary of the end of your parole or the end of the your prison sentence, you may possess one in your home; however, you may not carry one with you outside.
Can a convicted felon own a firearm after parole is finished in the state of Texas?
No. A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the United States, as dictated by federal law.
Can you possess a firearm for hunting in the state of Louisiana if you have a felony in the state of Texas?
No you cannot possess a firearm at all
Illegal possession of a firearm Texas?
Under Texas law, you must wait 5 years after you have served all punishment to be able to possess a firearm if you have been convicted of a felony. Then only at your place of residence. If convicted of class a misdemeanor family violence you must also wait 5 years after completion of all punishment. Texas Penal code Section 46.04 If age is what you are asking about, there is no Texas law stating someone under a certain age can not possess a firearm. It is illegal for someone other than a parent or guardian to give a firearm to someone under 18. Texas Penal code Section 46.06
How old do you have to be to get a firearms license in Texas?
Texas does not require a license to possess a firearm. A license to CARRY a concealed firearm requires that you be 21.
Is it illegal for a convicted felon to live in a house with a gun in Texas?
No. Under Federal law a person that have been convicted of a felony can not possess a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate of foreign commerce. US Code Title 18 Section 922 (g) Being near a firearm is not the same as possessing it.
Can a felon associate with another felon in Texas?
No. If you are a convicted felon you can not be around a firearm at all, if you possess it then it's another crime, if you are around it you could be in violation of your probation or parole.
You live in Texas and had a felony charge 14 years ago can you carry a gun to hunt with?
If you were convicted of the felony, you may not possess a firearm. If you were not found guilty, you may. Charge is a very vague term.
How much time can a convicted felon get for having a firearm in texas?
5-15 yrs
Can a non-violent convicted felon get their rights back in Oklahoma or Texas?
yes
Can a person in Texas that's been convicted of a felony ever own a firearm of any type?
no
Is it legal for a felon to have a rifle in Texas?
I believe that there may be a Texas law which allows a felon to possess a handgun IN THEIR RESIDENCE ONLY for self-protection. However I am uncertain of the accuracy of this law and STRONGLY suggest you check it out with the Texas authorities.Federal Law absolutely prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a fiream but prevailing state statutes may supersede them under carefully limited guidelines.
