Can a convicted felon in Tennessee live in a house where guns are present
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Can a convicted felon in Tennessee live in a house where guns are present
The guns are locked in safe and safe is
padlocked in a room
Asked on October 22, 2019 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Technically yes they can. While a felon cannot posses a firearm, they can take steps to prevent any confusion regarding possession of the weapon. For example, if the gun is held in a gun safe to which the felon does not have have access to either the key or combination, then they should not be charges with possession. That all having been said, their best bet is not to have a firearm of any kind in their residence.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Technically yes they can. While a felon cannot posses a firearm, they can take steps to prevent any confusion regarding possession of the weapon. For example, if the gun is held in a gun safe to which the felon does not have have access to either the key or combination, then they should not be charges with possession. That all having been said, their best bet is not to have a firearm of any kind in their residence.
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