Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Hampshire

To own a firearm in NH

I was convicted of a felony in Mass in 1982 for receiving stolen property and received one year probation so can I own a firearm in the state of NH, would this be a ''B'' felony or a ''A''


Asked on 7/24/07, 9:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Dennehy Dennehy Law Group, PLLC

Re: To own a firearm in NH

NH Law prohibits a person convicted of a felony from possession of a firearm.

In addition, federal law prohibits possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The grade of a felony is not determined by the sentence but by the potential sentence (B 3 1/2 - 7 and A 7 1/2 - 15).

You should consult with a lawyer before possessing a firearm, the law in this area is depends on the facts. In addition, you should consider seeking overturn the conviction, MA convictions of that time period often did not comply w/ constitutional law.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 5:27 pm


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