Tyrannosaurus
Member
A young friend of mine recently got himself into a situation, and I was wondering if anyone with better Texas gun law knowledge than I might be able to provide some advice.
He was arrested several weeks ago (I just recently learned of it). He met a girl on the internet, and she invited him over to her house. He was talking to the girl outside, and the girl's grandmother called the police.
The grandmother explained to the police that the girl had lied about her age, and this situation had happened on multiple occasions in the past. However, at this point, the police had asked my friend if he had any weapons in the vehicle, he told them the truth, and they retrieved his loaded handgun from the glove compartment.
He was charged with handgun possession, and he was not charged for talking to the minor.
He does not have a CHL license, but from what I understand, it is not illegal to carry a loaded handgun in your glove compartment in Texas, with or without a CHL.
He's a great guy, and I'd hate to see a fella this young get his record criminally marred if he was rightfully carrying according to state law.
I'd love to hear your opinions, and if anyone could recommend an inexpensive Houston/Texas lawyer for him, please send me a direct message. Thanks very much for any help or advice!
Jay
www.gunsandtacos.com
He was arrested several weeks ago (I just recently learned of it). He met a girl on the internet, and she invited him over to her house. He was talking to the girl outside, and the girl's grandmother called the police.
The grandmother explained to the police that the girl had lied about her age, and this situation had happened on multiple occasions in the past. However, at this point, the police had asked my friend if he had any weapons in the vehicle, he told them the truth, and they retrieved his loaded handgun from the glove compartment.
He was charged with handgun possession, and he was not charged for talking to the minor.
He does not have a CHL license, but from what I understand, it is not illegal to carry a loaded handgun in your glove compartment in Texas, with or without a CHL.
He's a great guy, and I'd hate to see a fella this young get his record criminally marred if he was rightfully carrying according to state law.
I'd love to hear your opinions, and if anyone could recommend an inexpensive Houston/Texas lawyer for him, please send me a direct message. Thanks very much for any help or advice!
Jay
www.gunsandtacos.com