Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Gun theft

I am seventeen and i want to know what my maximum penalty is for gun theft. And since the person bought the gun for me with money e gave to them can i be charged with that class 6 felony?


Asked on 9/06/08, 12:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Gustitis Criminal Defense Lawyer

Re: Gun theft

You can be charged with a state jail felony for the theft of a gun, regardless of the gun's value. That's 180 days - 2 years in a state jail and a maximum fine of $10,000.00. If the value of the gun was over $20,000.00 you could be charged with a 3rd degree felony.

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Answered on 9/06/08, 5:10 pm


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