But, the gun belongs to me I left it in his car after I got out? Now he is being charged with carrying a gun as a convicted? What should I do?
2007-03-01 11:12:56 · 30 answers · asked by Luxury 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There is nothing anyone can do about it at this point. You should have known better before leaving your gun in his car knowing that he had prior convictions. I am sure he is thanking you very much for this right now.
2007-03-01 21:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't look good for him. Especially the "concealed" aspect of the charge. Then, if you have proof of ownership of the gun, it will only help you if you had a concealed weapon permit plus it being registered. Then, and only then will it really help, but, again; part of the rules for getting a concealed permit is that you have to be in possession of the weapon and it will reflect bad on you that you left it in a car and this could get you in some trouble also.
However; a good Attorney or catching a Judge in a "giving and good" mood could make a difference which is sad, but, true.
Plus, convicted Felons are told to not be around those that have weapons, especially if on Parole or Probation, so, it's really a mess, and possesion means everything. If you weren't there when he got busted, he's going to pay the price.
We have a horrible Justice system, and they (Prosecutors) want to get as many feathers in their cap than anything. They care little of fairness or giving people any breaks.
If it were up to all the Prosecutors in this country, instead of the 2 Million either incarcerated or in the probation, parole areas of the penal system ......they'd like to have 10 million or more of us locked up.
We have a troubled society, of course if your boyfriend was a Pro-Athlete, he'd only get a fine. This is sad.
2007-03-01 11:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by The Sylvan Wizard 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deal with the fact that you screwed up seriously, you can take the blame/fall if you have a legal CCW, carrying a concealed weapon license show it the judge if its legit but wow hate to put out there like this your man is facing alot of legal grief and truthfully you shouldve acknowledged that any felon has stipulations in his parole guidelines, so did you disregard his freedom? Why do you need a gun, especially with a convicted felon who needs support and to stay on the straight and narrow with the law, if your hood is that bad or your life is threaten than boogie get out of there if you can but if not you need to reconcile with another way of keeping yourself protected if your staying with this man, call an attorney if your man doesn't hit the cell block you may, you took the classes on the guns and their legality in the community did you forget what it is right and wrong.
Right to bear arms yes, I agree right to do with a felon no, you both failed the system, suck it up
2007-03-01 12:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by defenseonly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer but I believe that it may be a strict liability crime if so intent of the person your boyfriend does not matter all that matter is was a gun in the car with him
As toward you going to claim the gun was your before you step you neck out for this guy and maybe charged with a crime, did you legally buy the gun, have a receipt, whose car was he driving was it your and you left the gun in car or are you trying to say you left the gun in his car knowing he was felon?
2007-03-01 12:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The driver is legally responsible for EVERYTHING in the car. In most states, having a concealed weapon in the same car with him would be a violation even if you were driving and had a concealed weapons permit. Ownership of the weapon makes no difference in ANY state. My only advise is, don't ever let this happen again.
2007-03-01 12:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you want to live your life in his footsteps , get some repect for yourself and stay clear of this guy . You could be charged with providing a felon with a weapon .
2007-03-01 11:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF that is true, then go to the police and tell them what happened. You may have trouble convincing them, so if you can find a witness who will vouch for the fact that it is your gun or a receipt where you bought it, that will help. If they still bring charges against him, then go to court and testify in his behalf.
If you can get this dropped, then do NOT ever take your gun with him anywhere.
2007-03-01 11:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a lot a convicted felon can not be in the possession of a firearn even if it yours if he knew if was there then he shouls have given it to you or drove another car but i personally think he is in for it good luck though
2007-03-01 20:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by the b-i-s-h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a thing. He WAS in possession of a gun. That IS against the law, no matter who owns the gun.
2007-03-01 13:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immediately hire a lawyer notify the arresting agency that the gun belonged to you and that the boyfriend had no knowledge it was in the car.
2007-03-01 11:18:44 · answer #10 · answered by brianne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋