Penalty for Purchasing a Firearm After a Virginia Substantial Risk Order Has Been Issued
September 5, 2020 by Jean Humbrecht
Purchasing a firearm after a Virginia Substantial Risk Order has been issued is a crime. For information on the penalty for purchasing a firearm after a Virginia Substantial Risk Order has been issued, read the post below.
Virginia Substantial Risk Orders
The Penalty for Purchasing a Firearm After a Virginia Substantial Risk Order Has Been Issued Includes Jail
A Substantial Risk Order in Virginia prohibits a person from possessing, purchasing, or transporting firearms while the order is in place (Va. Code §19.2-152.14). Before entering a Virginia Substantial Risk Order, a magistrate or judge will first enter an Emergency Substantial Risk Order which is valid for 14 days and prohibits a person from possessing, purchasing or transporting any firearms while the order is in place (Va. Code §19.2-152.13).
A Circuit Court then must hold a hearing within 14 days to determine whether to enter a Substantial Risk Order. The Court can enter this Order if the Commonwealth proves that firearm possession by the individual poses a danger to him or herself or others (Va. Code §19.2-152.14).
A Substantial Risk Order can be issued for any period of time up to 180 days. However, the Commonwealth can petition to extend the Order for an additional 180 days and there is no limit on how many times the Order can be extended.
For more information on a Virginia Emergency Substantial Risk Order, click here.
For more information on a Virginia Substantial Risk Order, click here.
Penalty for Purchasing a Firearm After a Virginia Substantial Risk Order Has Been Issued
After a court enters a Substantial Risk Order against a person in Virginia, an individual must surrender any firearms in his or her possession as well as a concealed carry permit.
Possessing, purchasing or transporting a firearm after a Virginia Emergency Substantial Risk Order or Substantial Risk Order has been issued is a crime and is punished with up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500 (Va. Code §18.2-308.1:6).
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