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Violations can result in civil action or criminal charges, although these laws are still developing and subject to judicial review, according to The Weaver Law Firm in Houston and San Antonio.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a civil action that allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This civil action neither precludes nor requires potential future action under Pennsylvania criminal law.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Tuesday’s lawsuit is the first federal civil action that has been taken against Varsity since KKR became its owner.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a civil action that allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This civil action neither precludes nor requires potential future action under Pennsylvania criminal law.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Tuesday’s lawsuit is the first federal civil action that has been taken against Varsity since KKR became its owner.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Civil action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20action. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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