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a felon, I believe, cannot own a gun, regardless of their sentence. You can call your state representative to check, but I'm pretty sure, because they do background checks. I think they disregard midemenors, but felonies, i think they wouldn't let you own a gun.
ADDED: Regardless of the length of the sentence you received - it is the offense you were convicted of which counts. If you were convicted of a felony crime, you cannot possess a firearm of any type (exept certain specified antiques).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you have a felony on your record, you cannot own a handgun period, unless your rights have been restored.
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Defendant goes to jail for a year is it a felony or misdemeanor?
It depends entirely on what you were charged with - NOT - what sentence the judge imposed. If the statute written by the legislature calls for a sentence of MORE THAN one year it is, by definition, a felony. The judge, at his discretion, can sentence persons convicted of felony-class crimes to serve less than the minimum sentence, however, the offender remains a convicted felon nonetheless.
How do you kow if you have a felony?
Felonies are more than one year sentence in prison. Have you been to prison? If so you are a felon. Town, city, village or county jail is usually for misdemeanors.
What jail sentence is given for grand larceny in wv?
Not less than one year nor more than ten years
You took a sentence of 5 year felony probation and violated will you spend your time in a state prison or county jail?
It depends on the original sentence. If the original sentence was greater than one year and one day, your will serve your time in a state penitentiary. If the sentence was less than one year, you may serve it in a county jail, but the judge could mandate prison.
How long is a trespass warning?
less than a year
Is it true people who are convicted of committing serious crimes go to prison rather than to jail?
The main difference between a jail and a prison is the length of stay. Jail is mostly for inmates that a serving less than one year and prison is for inmates that are sentenced for more than one year. This is not a hard line, but it is a good rule of thumb. Most felonies will get you a sentence that is more than one year and most misdemeanors will get you a sentence that is less than one year.
What is the minimum sentence for a felony?
Depends upon the jurisdiction and the felony. I know of none that are less than one year.Added; The definition of a felony offense is that the statute calls for punishment of not less than one year in prison.
How long is a criminal trespass warning good for?
less than a year
How much of a 2 year sentence in UK do you serve?
In the UK, for people sentenced to less than 4 years are released after serving half their sentence. Some may be released earler.
Do you spell out a year in a sentence?
It depends on the style guide you are following. In general, it is recommended to write out the year in full if the sentence is informal or if it refers to a specific year as a noun (e.g., "The year was 2022"). However, if the sentence is more formal or the year is used as an adjective, it is commonly abbreviated (e.g., "The event took place in '22").
Could someone get a liquor license if they are serving a 5 year deferred sentence?
(in the US) I have never heard of a liquor license being issued to a convicted felon.
What is the penalty for a convicted felon found to own a firearm in California?
In addition to California law that makes possession of a firearm by a convicted felon a STATE felony, Federal law prohibits possession, and requires a 5 year sentence, without probation or parole.
