Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

gun law

If you have a misdemeanor for domestic violence over ten years ago, are you able to purchase a hand gun?


Asked on 12/15/08, 3:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kelly Papa Law Office of Kelly Papa

Re: gun law

A misdemeanor conviction does not keep you from having a gun. The only prohibition is if you are on probation for the misdemeanor - which should be long gone.

One cannot possess a gun, of course, if they are a convicted felon. I hope this helps.

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Answered on 12/16/08, 9:34 pm


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