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Law Office of Richard Townsend

  • 106 S. Jefferson, Suite 101, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456

The Cross Law Office

  • Mount Pleasant, TX 75456

Old Bird, III

  • 210 N. Jefferson St., Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

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Kopech Law Offices

  • 217 N. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 1, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Lance W. Hinson Attorney at Law

  • 311 E. 16th St., Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

The Cobern Law Firm

  • 405 W. Third St., Ste. B, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

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Is it legal to possess a stun gun in the state of Texas if you have a non- violent felony conviction and/or if you don't have any convictions?

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
The laws pertaining to possession and carrying of "stun guns" (often referred to as "tasers") vary widely from state to state. They refer to devices that produce electrical impulses that cause muscle spasms and induce temporary disability. In modern tasers, the electrical pulse is delivered through wires, rather than by having the device come into direct contact with the target. Seven states, the District of Columbia and many cities make it illegal for anyone, including law-abiding citizens, to possess or carry a stun gun. Among them are Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Other states restrict, but do not ban, the possession, use and/or carrying of stun guns. Restrictions can include possession of a stun gun in a public place, near public housing or universities or on public transportation. In some states, a license is required to carry a concealed stun gun. Other restrictions may include prohibiting minors from possessing or carrying stun guns. Some states prohibit persons with any felony conviction from possessing a stun gun. Others prohibit possession of stun guns only by those convicted of a violent felony. In Texas, where you are from, stun guns are legal to possess and carry. There are no restrictions for persons convicted of either violent or non-violent felonies. However, it is a crime in Texas for anyone to forcefully take or attempt to take a stun gun from a police officer, prison and jail guard/employee, or community supervision and correction officials.
The laws pertaining to possession and carrying of "stun guns" (often referred to as "tasers") vary widely from state to state. They refer to devices that produce electrical impulses that cause muscle spasms and induce temporary disability. In modern tasers, the electrical pulse is delivered through wires, rather than by having the device come into direct contact with the target. Seven states, the District of Columbia and many cities make it illegal for anyone, including law-abiding citizens, to possess or carry a stun gun. Among them are Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Other states restrict, but do not ban, the possession, use and/or carrying of stun guns. Restrictions can include possession of a stun gun in a public place, near public housing or universities or on public transportation. In some states, a license is required to carry a concealed stun gun. Other restrictions may include prohibiting minors from possessing or carrying stun guns. Some states prohibit persons with any felony conviction from possessing a stun gun. Others prohibit possession of stun guns only by those convicted of a violent felony. In Texas, where you are from, stun guns are legal to possess and carry. There are no restrictions for persons convicted of either violent or non-violent felonies. However, it is a crime in Texas for anyone to forcefully take or attempt to take a stun gun from a police officer, prison and jail guard/employee, or community supervision and correction officials.
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If my mom is being deported for a crime, are there steps I can take to bring her back?

Justin Wang
Answered by attorney Justin Wang (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Sheppard Mullin
you should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer. It is too complicated to answer your questions here.
you should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer. It is too complicated to answer your questions here.

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Richard Keith Oliver
Answered by attorney Richard Keith Oliver (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Office of Rick Oliver
You were never convicted if you successfully completed the deferred disposition. So, if an application (or similar document that asks those type of questions) asks if you've been "convicted," you can truthfully answer "No." However, if the question asks if you've ever been cited for or arrested for or entered a plea to any offense other than a traffic offense, you'd have to answer "Yes."  If these were Class C citations, however, you can have the arrest records expunged. Once the arrest records are properly expunged, you will be able to legally deny that you were ever issued citations for those offenses.  Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss the process.
You were never convicted if you successfully completed the deferred disposition. So, if an application (or similar document that asks those type of questions) asks if you've been "convicted," you can truthfully answer "No." However, if the question asks if you've ever been cited for or arrested for or entered a plea to any offense other than a traffic offense, you'd have to answer "Yes."  If these were Class C citations, however, you can have the arrest records expunged. Once the arrest records are properly expunged, you will be able to legally deny that you were ever issued citations for those offenses.  Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss the process.
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