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    Was wondering if anybody knew the laws about buying guns as I have heard different thing about it. I have a 10 year old deferred felony. Only charged never convicted. It was a possession case so none violent and no theft. Was wondering if I could buy a gun. I don't want to go try and get in trouble.

    #2
    I would think as long as there wasn't a conviction you should be fine, but ask a lawyer you trust, not website. That is your life you are dealing with....

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      #3
      If it was "deferred" then you were charged.


      With it being deferred I would hire an attorney to make sure it was removed after the ten year period.

      You can also look up yourself on background check and see if it shows.

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        #4
        Call the CHL offices and they should be ablr to tell you if you can or not.

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          #5
          4473 Question 11.c basically states have you ever been convicted in any court of a felony or any other crime where the judge could have imprisoned you.

          there is nothing about being charged

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            #6
            See that what I have heard. Not convicted. I wonder what they would do if I tried other one. Would I get in trouble?

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              #7
              " to buy one". Stupid phone.

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                #8
                You will never know until you go try...it appears you have right & if they come back with a deny, then I would file a protest & request conflict resolution to get a UPIN or go get your CHL.

                You are not lawfully allowed to posses a gun if a convicted felon...if you already have guns and are toting them around, the least of my worries would be a deny that I could fight trying to buy.

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                  #9
                  just call the fbi background number. Go to your local gun shop that you like and tell them the situation and have them call. They can advise your situtation when they call and i dont see why it would be an issue as its just an inquiry. But if something shows then get a lawyer and get it off.

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                    #10
                    The way I understand the law you could have bought a gun the day you got off the deferred sentence. You have not been convicted of a crime if you have successfully completed the deferred. You might also check with your local law enforcement or County Attorney's office.

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                      #11
                      Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to check into some tomorrow.

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                        #12
                        Let us know what you find out

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Ntxbowhunter View Post
                          Was wondering if anybody knew the laws about buying guns as I have heard different thing about it. I have a 10 year old deferred felony. Only charged never convicted. It was a possession case so none violent and no theft. Was wondering if I could buy a gun. I don't want to go try and get in trouble.
                          To adjudicate it to judge or render a formal judgment.

                          A deferred adjudication is an agreement that is not much different than pleading no contest in a traffic citation. You agree to pay a penalty (fine, probation fees, mandatory schools, community service, etc.) but your judgment or adjudication will be deferred to a later date. When judgment day rolls around and you have successfully complete your penalty, you will be judged not guilty. If you break the rules/penalties that you were given, you will be convicted. It is kind of like the judge waiting for some date in the future to bang his gavel and proclaiming you as guilty or not guilty. Complete the program and he will claim that you are not guilty. Screw up and he will bang that gavel and yell "Guilty as charged" and off to prison you will likely go.

                          For that reason, a deferred adjudication in itself is not a conviction however it will likely be considered still "under indictment" since you have a felony pending. You cannot legally obtain any more guns while under indictment.

                          Once you have successfully cleared deferred adjudication you should be good to go but until then, any new firearms are a no-no.

                          In my opinion.

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                            #14
                            I have completed everything. It's over 10 years old and still shows up. I talked to my lawyer and he said the state screws people all the time by not taking them off. It's going to cost me 1500 dollars to get my record sealed. No expunge no fall

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                              #15
                              Ing off just there. Sorry for the split post.

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