Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

can I ever own a gun again if found guilty of VA. code 18.2-57-2 ? if so what is the process?


Asked on 7/15/10, 11:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Sprano The Sprano Law Firm, LLP

If you were convicted, the answer is no. It is a federal crime to possess a firearm after having been convicted of a crime of domestic violence. If you received a deferred disposition wherein the charge was ultimately dismissed, then the answer is yes. As long as you are not currently under a protective order or have any other disqualifying conditions, you can legally own and possess a firearm.

If were in fact convicted, there is no process that will help you short of getting the conviction overturned, vacated and dismissed.

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Answered on 7/18/10, 5:18 pm


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