Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
if a convicted felon steals a gun and then pawns the same gun, is it a state or federal charge?
Asked on 8/10/09, 2:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
likely could be either. A felon simply possessing a firearm could possibly face charges under both federal and state law.
Having said that, the feds most likely wont get involved if the state authorities have a handle on it.
Answered on 8/10/09, 2:18 pm
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