Adjudication is another name for judgment, decision, ruling, or determination by a court of law. Minors who commit crimes may be adjudicated as juvenile delinquents.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, possession of a firearm by a delinquent is a felony offense.
What is Possession of a Firearm by a Delinquent in Tulsa?
In Tulsa, a delinquent child or youthful offender who had been adjudicated for a previous offense that would have been considered a felony had the minor been tried as an adult is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm for 10 years from the date of such adjudication.
Firearms include any pistol, imitation or homemade pistol, altered air or toy pistol, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun or rifle, or any other dangerous or deadly firearm.
The adjudicated delinquent offender also may not be in a vehicle or a residence where a firearm is present. The only exception would be in the home of a licensed peace officer. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1283
Penalties for Possession of a Firearm by a Delinquent
Possession of a firearm by a delinquent in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a felony offense, and punishable by between one and 10 years in prison.
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If you or someone you know has been accused of possession of a firearm by a delinquent in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
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