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ScottDLS wrote:

shootthesheet wrote:Get a lawyer. Contact the NRA and they can give you contact info for a good lawyer in your area. Also ask them if you are eligible for help to pay for this all. I hope you are a NRA member and if your not you will join now. If this happened as described your civil rights have been violated and you need to defend yourself or you risk never being able to own a gun again. This is a very bid deal and you do not want to let it pass without getting a good lawyer and defending yourself. Do not allow your lawyer to strike a "deal" unless you’re not telling the full truth on this. From what I have heard a lawyer that does not know gun laws, or care to, will push you to accept a deal that will destroy your ability to own a gun and possibly get a license from the state or get another job in your chosen career. http://www.nradefensefund.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

While I agree with "shootthesheet" that an aggressive defense lawyer is required in this matter, I see nothing that indicates a risk of not being able to own a gun again. UCW in Texas is a Class A Misdemeanor and not a bar to firearm ownership, federally or otherwise. It is however serious, and upon conviction could result in jail time and significant fines. UCW, as any class A or B misdemeanor, is a bar to obtaining a CHL for 5 years from conviction. So recently applied for license will be in limbo until disposition. Not aware that a misdemeanor conviction is an issue for a TACL, although it could be an issue for OP's employer. My best advice is similar to "shootthesheet". Don't "plead" to a crime you didn't commit. Even upon conviction by a jury this is a Class A misdemeanor, assuming no priors jail time seems unlikely. Based on original post seems like the State or County has a very weak case. Indicate your willingness to fight by hiring a good lawyer and there's a good likelihood this could go away.