Jandamurra wrote:I'm also wondering about the legality of what happens after the trap is sprung. Does anyone know exactly what happens next? Do the police honor the principle of innocent until proven guilty? How do they know the LAFO willingly provided or negligently allowed their partner access to the information? If the wife (for the sake of argument) went out of her way to obtain this information, aren't she the one who's committed the crime ( not that I regard iot as an actual crime, I must add)?
You've struck the main problem. The police can confiscate your guns, and choose to go no further if they wish. This means no pending court case to 'have your say'. Your guns gone, and no further action needs to be taken by them.
I'm not sure of the exact process if you choose to initiate & pursue the matter further yourself to get your firearms back - but while you're not 'technically' guilty of a crime at that point - they don't need you to be to take your firearms.