Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My wife was in a mental institution for 2 weeks, 3 years ago for a suicide attempt. What ramifications does that have on my ability to carry hunting rifles in the vehicle with me if she is traveling with me?


Asked on 11/24/10, 7:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Di Carlo Mark A. Di Carlo

I have not researched my response and I would urge you to get a second opinion.

As far as I know, a person with a mental hospitalization may not be able to purchase a firearm, or might have a difficult time in purchasing a firearm.

As far as I know there is no criminal law limiting your ability, or making it a crime for you to have a gun when she is present.

However, if she uses the firearm to harm someone, either accidentally, or on purpose, and the person who is hurt finds out that you knew, or should have known that she had mental health issues, they would probably have a strong civil law suit against you for negligence, based on her actions.

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Answered on 11/30/10, 10:42 am


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