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  • If I am convicted of a drug crime can I own a gun?
    If I am convicted of a drug crime can I own a gun?

    The short answer is NO! That's right, you can never own a firearm if you have been on community supervision (i.e. probation) for a felony drug offense. Texas has deferred adjudication, but the Federal ...

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  • If I am Convicted of a Drug Crime, Can I Own a Gun?
    If I am Convicted of a Drug Crime, Can I Own a Gun?

    The short answer is NO! That's right, you can never own a firearm if you have been on community supervision (i.e. probation) for a felony drug offense. Texas has deferred adjudication, but the Federal ...

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  • What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?
    What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?

    The most important characteristic of deferred adjudication is that it is NOT a conviction. A conviction can never be removed from an individual's criminal background. Upon the successful completion of ...

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