Caught with pistol serial number scratched off in alabama?

Question

I have a friend who was pulled over and was caught with a gun and the serial number was scratch off.This is his first time being caught with a gun.He has a preliminary hearing in 3 weeks.What happens there.What will he be charged with.He didn't know the serial number was scratched off until the police told him.Will he go to jail when he shows up.He hasn't done anything illegal with the gun but if someone else that he bought it from has? Can they put that charge on him just because he is the one with it.

Answer 1

uh...there are a lot of variables, but if the gun in his hand was used in a criminal act, bet your butt he's going to be charged if they can link him to a location or event in any way.

I'd get a REALLY good lawyer.

Answer 2

i never in my life saw anyone who bought a gun, not look it over completely and not notice the numbers. for your information, they can still get the numbers off it, and if it was used in a crime your friend is in big doo doo.

more than likely that gun is stolen so he's still in a lot of trouble.