A Wisconsin law stating that people who have been convicted of violent crimes are not allowed to own firearms for the rest of their lives was recently challenged in a court. The law was challenged by a lawyer who was defending a previous felon who was charged with a firearm offense.

The man had been convicted of a felony theft in 1983. He completed his jail sentence and probation. Last year, he was charged with the illegal possession of firearms because he was a previous felon. The man's lawyer argued that the law only applies to violent felonies in Wisconsin, and felony theft is not a violent crime.

A review of the lawyer's motion will go to court this week in front of a county judge.

If you or someone you love has been charged with the illegal possession of firearms, please contact the Appleton firearm offenses lawyers of Kohler, Hart, & Priebe, LLP, at 414-271-9595.