Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Is felon in possession of a firearm a a federal offense or a state offense?
Asked on 4/18/11, 5:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Both. One can be charged for this offense in both state and federal jurisdictions, or one can be charged with this offense in either of the jurisdictions. (They usually do not charge in both state & federal court both for this offense but they can.)
Answered on 4/18/11, 6:41 pm
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