Can I have a gun with a criminal conviction?
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Can I have a gun with a criminal conviction?
Assault in the fourth degree.
Asked on September 5, 2010 under Criminal Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If the assault is considered to be a felony (and I believe that in Ohio it is) then I would have to say that no, you probably can not own a gun under the laws in the state and surely under the terms of your probation. Ohio takes "simple and "aggravated" assaults very seriously. Under the law as I have read it, you were probably charged with aggravated assault which is considered a fourth degree felony. If any crime has the charge of a "felony" you can bet that you no longer have the right to own a gun, at least for a certain time (some states I understand allow for reapplication of the right). I would check with your probation officer or a criminal attorney in your area. Good luck.
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