Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Felon(non-violent crime)-firearms in residence

Can a Felon (non-violent crime) petition a court in their jurisdiction to allow a firearm to be on residential premises for spousal use-protection.


Asked on 7/06/09, 9:37 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Felon(non-violent crime)-firearms in residence

Such a petition would be unlikely to succeed(in my opinion). The felon's spouse, however, should be able legally to own and possess such a weapon in the marital home for her protection without the felon incurring any violations of the law as long as he assiduously forbears from handling(possessing) the weapon in any manner whatsoever.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 10:15 pm


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