{"id":7277,"date":"2021-11-10T23:19:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T23:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/?p=7277"},"modified":"2022-12-04T20:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T04:48:03","slug":"gun-rights-back-after-domestic-violence-in-ventura-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/blog\/gun-rights-back-after-domestic-violence-in-ventura-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Get My Gun Back After Domestic Violence Charge in Venture, CA?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Domestic violence (DV) is a serious charge and if convicted, you could face many significant penalties. One of the penalties that you will face if convicted of domestic violence is a ban from owning a firearm. It is helpful to understand the domestic violence charges and the possible sentences that could be imposed. Domestic violence charges may be imposed through state or federal laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The legal definition of domestic violence from <\/span>California Family Code Section 6211<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 is abuse of current spouse, cohabitant or former cohabitant, a person in a dating or engagement relationship, a person who has a child with the respondent, child, or any other relative. Abuse can be physical, verbal, or emotional. Abuse is an intentional or reckless act that causes or attempts to cause injury, sexual assault, or that could result in imminenet harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If the firearm was utilized in the crime or if the weapon is considered evidence<\/a> in the charges, the police will confiscate the gun. A gun can be confiscated in several circumstances including if it was used in the commission of a crime, if it was located in plain sight of the police, or if it was found as the result of a lawful search of your person or residence. <\/span><\/p>\n The gun may be kept as evidence throughout the resolution of the charges. If the charges result in acquittal or the charges are dropped, with a few exceptions, you will be able to regain possession of your gun as long as you own it legally. If you are convicted of the crime or if you did not own it legally, it will likely be destroyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Domestic violence may be charged through either state or federal laws. Some California convictions carry a 10-year firearms ban, while federal convictions result in a lifetime firearms ban. If you are convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence charges, you will automatically be allowed\u2013by the State of California\u2013to own a firearm after a period of 10 years. <\/span><\/p>\nConfiscation of Firearm after a DV Charge in Ventura CA<\/b><\/h2>\n
Firearm Ban for Those Convicted of Domestic Violence<\/b><\/h2>\n