Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

1st question. I purchased a firearm for use in this household for protection. I loaned this firearm to my significant other who has felons in his past. He took it out of state. He now says that it has been destroyed. That it is not in his possession and hasn't been in the last 4 months. He can't or refuses to provide me with some type of document stating this. I would like to report this firearm as missing or stolen to get my name off as owner. Can you please tell me if I am handling this correctly? Could you also please tell me what would happen to me by making the report and what would happen to him when this report is filed? I am in California and he is in Arizona. Thank you in advance.


Asked on 10/28/11, 12:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Giving a felon a firearm was not a very good idea. I suggest you speak to a lawyer, before running out and doing something that is going to incriminate yourself.

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Answered on 10/28/11, 10:34 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You haven't handled any part of this correctly. You may have committed a felony by knowingly providing a felon a firearm. If he commits a crime with it, you could be charged as a conspirator. The more you stir this pot, the more likely you will get burned when it boils over into criminal charges.

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Answered on 11/01/11, 12:24 pm


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