Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Felon with concealed weapon
My friend was in someone else car and the car was stopped for running stop sign~Gun was found underneath passenger seat which my friend was sitting in but wasn't his car~He has been charged with conceal weapon~Please give me some advice
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Felon with concealed weapon
Your friend is in need of a competent criminal defense counsel to defend him against this serious criminal charge. As the vehicle occupant probably nearest to the concealed weapon, your friend may be considered under the law as having what's called "constructive possession" of the weapon, i.e., technically able to exert dominion and control over the gun (even though he may not have known it was there) which very likely explains why he has been charged.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Deprivation of character? I am in a malicious wounding and concealed weapons case.... Asked 7/12/08, 12:16 pm in United States Virginia Criminal Law
-
Criminal and immigration A friend of mine was arrested in fort lee virginia... Asked 7/10/08, 1:14 pm in United States Virginia Criminal Law
-
An assault My friend was assaulted outside a bar by a group of unknown assailants.... Asked 7/09/08, 12:51 am in United States Virginia Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
