Can I own/posses a firearm. I am a convicted felon from 2009.. It was Felony 2nd degree Burglary but was non violent. Ohio trumbull county
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Can I own/posses a firearm. I am a convicted felon from 2009.. It was Felony 2nd degree Burglary but was non violent. Ohio trumbull county
I have read up on this and seem to keep finding that Ohio let’s non violent felons posses or own firearms after their sentence is completed, which I have been completed for a few years. Although some evidence I find is conflicting which leaves me wondering what the case may be. The offense occured in 2009 and I was sentenced in 2010. I recieved 5 years probation which is completed. Thank You
Asked on September 1, 2016 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you pled guilty or were found guilty of any felony and convicted of that offense, then you cannot possess a firearm under the federal statutes, even if your state statute permits possession. Federal statutes can run a minimum of five year prison sentence. This is not to say that you will be prosecutored federally.... but you could be charged and convicted in the federal system.
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