Neplusultra
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I was indicted by the state of VA about seven months ago (VA 18.2-85). While in my new lawyer's office yesterday, old lawyer had a motorcycle accident, he and another lawyer stated they did not think I could possess or carry a weapon while under indictment. They could find no VA statute saying such. My CHP was improperly REVOKED, the VA statute only allows it to be "suspended" due to a pending felony. One of the lawyers said it may be a Federal Statute/Law/Rule whatever.
When the court order came that revoked my CHP it made no mention of not being able to possess or carry, it did say that it would be reported to NICS. When I was given bond there were no conditions other than I agreed to show up for all court dates. The bond was the minimum $1000 unsecured.
What's the scoop, can I or can't I keep and bear? It does seem strange that I cannot buy a gun now but I can keep the ones I have. No one told me I couldn't keep or bear a weapon. In fact the deputy that came to get my CHP told me I could just continue OCing since that's what I had been doing anyway.
I was also wondering if I could still purchase a BP revolver, I'd been thinking of getting a New Army 44 for years. Now may be the time if I can afford it.
I was indicted by the state of VA about seven months ago (VA 18.2-85). While in my new lawyer's office yesterday, old lawyer had a motorcycle accident, he and another lawyer stated they did not think I could possess or carry a weapon while under indictment. They could find no VA statute saying such. My CHP was improperly REVOKED, the VA statute only allows it to be "suspended" due to a pending felony. One of the lawyers said it may be a Federal Statute/Law/Rule whatever.
When the court order came that revoked my CHP it made no mention of not being able to possess or carry, it did say that it would be reported to NICS. When I was given bond there were no conditions other than I agreed to show up for all court dates. The bond was the minimum $1000 unsecured.
What's the scoop, can I or can't I keep and bear? It does seem strange that I cannot buy a gun now but I can keep the ones I have. No one told me I couldn't keep or bear a weapon. In fact the deputy that came to get my CHP told me I could just continue OCing since that's what I had been doing anyway.
I was also wondering if I could still purchase a BP revolver, I'd been thinking of getting a New Army 44 for years. Now may be the time if I can afford it.