Full question:
I got a vehicular homicide 2nd degree felony charge in FL but I got adjudication withheld and I also got a downward departure so I didn't do any jail time. When I'm off probation will I be able to own a firearm?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
Ad adjudication withheld under Florida law after probation allows you to more or less operate as if there was no conviction since there was not one. You do not have to disclose it as a conviction on things like employment applications and you can still serve on a jury. However, under Federal Law you cannot own a firearm. Federal Firearm law treats an adjudication withheld in Florida as a conviction. In other words, for purposes of Federal firearm law it is still a conviction.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
