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Can a person with a second degree misdemeanor own or purchase a firearm in Pa?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Unless you have some type of FELONY offense on your record, yes, you should be able to UNLESS your particular crime carries some type of Pennsylvania prohibition against it.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoDepends on the misdemeanor. FEDERAL law governs firearms sales first- and a conviction of domestic violence, or being an unlawful drug user can block a purchase.
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Can a felony own a firearm if it was not a weapons charge?
No. A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, nor have access to a firearm. Some misdemeanor convictions will also invalidate a person from being allowed to own or possess a firearm, such as domestic violence convictions. These are in place under federal law, and do not vary by state.
If a person is charged with a UUW Aggr on a person with a firearm then pleads guilty to an amended misdemeanor gun charge can the arrest felony charge or misdemeanor gun conviction be sealed or expun?
You need to talk to a lawyer.
What is the term that a person that don't have a criminal record purchases a firearm for a person with a felon?
It's called a straw purchase, but it applies to the purchase of a firearm for any other person, even if the person isn't a felon, with only a couple of exceptions, such as husband/wife.
Is a felon whose charge was reduced to a misdemeanor prohibited from owning any firearm?
If the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, the person is not a felon. SOME misdemeanor convictions will bar legal ownership of firearms in the US- Domestic violence, and possession of controlled drugs.
Can you own a firearm with a misdemeanor on an animal abuse charge?
The right to own a firearm is generally not taken away on misdemeanor offenses, but seeing that animal abuse is often a violent crime that says something about the person's character, the judge may choose to do so. It will be stated specifically with the sentence if it is taken away.
Can a person with a felony purchase a shotgun in Florida?
A felon cannot purchase or possess a firearm of any type. This goes for every state
Can a person with a misdemeanor for possession of a firearm under the age of 18 still obtain a gun license?
You need to find a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law to get a correct answer.
Can a person with a set aside felony conviction purchase a firearm?
You will need a lawyer to guide you through this process.
What is penalty for carrying loaded firearm in vehicle in Pa?
No penalty if you have a license to carry. Below is a C&P from the PA criminal Code:§ 6106. Firearms not to be carried without a license.Offense defined. -- Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and lawfully issued license under this chapter commits a felony of the third degree.A person who is otherwise eligible to possess a valid license under this chapter but carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and lawfully issued license and has not committed any other criminal violation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Can excons purchase firearms?
In most jurisdictions, if a person has been convicted of a felony, they can never own a firearm again.
Can a person convicted of a misdemeanor drug charge own a gun in Nevada?
A person that is an unlawful user of, or addicted to controlled drugs may not possess a firearm anywhere in the US. This is a Federal law, Title 18, US Code, Section 922.
What are some of the reasons why a person would not be able to purchase a firearm?
They have comitted a felony or other offense. They are in jail or on parole. They are from another country?
