Tulsa, OK asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas

Q: Was passenger my friend had a shotgun behind his seat wrapped in a blanket Im convicted felon but had no knowledge of g

It was not in my arms reach my fingerprints won't be on it cause I've never touched a gun in my life problem is I'm indicted on felon in possession he was pulled over for spending and was asked to exit as soon as he walked up to door he gave permission to search I advised myself and property could not be searched and exited the vehicle the coo grabbed my purse and through it in truck searched it anyway just extra info so you can get a feel for the scene I was thrown to the ground and told I was resisting but wasnt

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John Cucci Jr.
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: What is your question?

Unfortunately, you may get charged with the weapon. If your friend is not a felon, then they should help you by providing an affidavit that the shotgun is theirs. I hope this helps.

In any event, if you get charged, get a good lawyer.

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