Almost every day, GLG Michigan takes calls from people who are charged with a crime and are concerned about their gun rights. Questions arise such as this:
“I am charged with a crime, can that affect my CPL rights?”
“I was arrested for domestic violence and the police seized my guns, is that legal?”
“If I am on probation, can I still own firearms?”
“If I get convicted of a felony, can I ever possess a gun again?”
If you’re arrested and arraigned, you’re told to surrender all weapons to the police—especially if you were charged with a domestic violence allegation. These weapons are typically not returned until the end of a case, and often only when the defendant is found not guilty or has charges dismissed. When a person is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense and then placed on probation, they’re customarily ordered not to possess or purchase any firearms, requiring them to turn over weapons to law enforcement or sell them. For many felony convictions, a person must wait a period of time after probation (3-5 years typically) before they can apply for their gun rights to be restored. If a person has a CPL, they often lose that privilege once arrested---even before a conviction—and must wait years before their county will restore their Carry Permit.
Learn more about what happens to your gun rights after a criminal charge here.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today answer your legal questions regarding criminal defense. (734) 263-2780
