“We live in Texas and a few years ago my fiance was convicted with assault with a deadly weapon (pocket knife). It was a bogus charge (no one was even hurt - it was more of a domestic dispute) but in any event, he served his time and when he was released in 2005 he did not have to report to a probation officer or anything. My question is what are his rights when it comes to owning or being in possession of firearms, is there any time frame like 5 years or so, before he can be in possession of a firearm or obtain a hunting license?”

First, let me explain that the charge was not necessarily bogus; assault does not involve touching or hurting the person. Assault is the act of creating a fear in someone that they may be in danger of harm, which is certainly possible with a pocket knife. Battery is the unpermitted touching of someone else (either with your own body, or an object).

Your fiance should speak with a criminal defense attorney in Texas to determine what steps he can take, if any, to have his right to bear arms restored.

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