Can a person own a firearm even if the felony is dismissed?

Are you considered convicted if your case is dismissed?

If you were arrested for a felony crime - and the charge was dismissed before ever reaching the trial stage - you are NOT considered to be a felon. And although your record may reflect an arrest for the offense, it will also show that the charge was dismissed.

Can you buy a gun with a battery conviction?

No, even the possession of a firearm of any kinda is a felony.

Will dismissed case delay firearm background check?

Quite possibly, because even though the case may have been dismissed the record of your arrest will still exist.

Is being in a car with a firearm a violent felony?

Maybe - maybe not. If the gun was involved in a violent felony and you are in possession of it, yes, you could be charged with that violent felony. Even being IN a car with a gun places you in, what is called, "concurrent possession" of that gun.

Can you own a firearm even if you were convicted of a felony as a minor?

You need a lawyer familiar with firearms law, patience and lots of money to find out.

Does the type of felony convicted of matter in a person's ability to posses a firearm in Kansas?

NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) checking agencies most often block the transfer of a Firearm or a permit to a person whose records indicate a felony indictment or conviction, a fugitive warrant, unlawful drug use or addiction, a mental defective adjudication or an involuntary commitment to a mental institution, illegal or non-immigrant alien status, a domestic violence restraining order, or a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. These and other prohibitors are stated in the Gun Control Act (GCA), 18 U.S.C. 922. A NICS denial may also be based on a State law prohibition. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm. Federal law prohibits a felon from purchasing a firearm. Kansas law prohibits an individual that is convicted of a personal felony from possessing a firearm. Kansas law prohibits an individual that is convicted of a non-personal felony from possessing a firearm for ten years after the conviction. answer-------------------- 18 usc (a)20(a) states that you can own a firearm with a felony. Felons convicted only of felony "offenses pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade or other similar offenses relating to the regulation of business practices" may lawfully possess a handgun under both state and federal law even without restoration of their rights. They may obtain a handgun carry permit, if otherwise qualified.18 U.S.C. 921(a)(20)(A). SO YES IT MATTERS WHAT YOUR FELONY IS!!!!!!

Is stealing a gun a felony?

It sort of depends, but basically, yes.yes it is a huge felony you will go to jail or even prison and pay a huge fineAnother View: (in the US) Actually it will depend on the value of the firearm that was stolen. The very fact that it is was a firearm that was stolen does NOT automatically make it a felony offense, it is the dollar value of the weapon. An exception to this might be if the person stealing the weapon was a convicted felon. THAT fact alone would be enough to charge them with a felony regardless of the cost of the gun.FurtherA felony is committing an offence. The technical description of such an offence varies from country to country.Stealing is an offence. The technical description of such an offence varies from country to country.

Can you buy a firearm in Idaho after an expungement of a felony?

No. Even with an expungement, you still remain a convicted felon, and thus are prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or having access to firearms.

Can a felony case be dismissed with prejudice at a prelim level in California?

It's possible, but unlikely. At that stage, normally the state would not yet have even had a chance to present enough evidence for the judge to even consider the issue.

What state is the easiest to get a rn license with a felony?

There are many states that will let a person get a RN license even with a Felony. Texas is one of the easiest states to go to when you have a felony.

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.

Does shooting a firearm counts for physical force?

Yes. Shooting a firearm at another person, and depending on the circumstances, even just pointing it at another person is considered deadly force, the highest level of physical force.