No the weapon first has to be found, then only can a person be convicted.
Of course. Millions of people.
That you were in possession (see legal definition of this as it can be more than in your hand!) of a firearm (check what constitutes a "firearm" in Florida, it can vary) And you are a convicted fellon! No need to explain the latter!
Yes
No.
5 years
A felon can be "around" a person with a firearm as long as the felon doesn't own or possess the firearm, however, "possess" is subjective. If the felon can access the firearm, it might be considered possession if something were to happen.
It is court or police abbreviated 'lingo' meaning Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
Convicted felon in possession of a firearm is a FEDERAL offense and would be handled under the sentencing guidelines in effect in the federal court system NOT Illinois.
Very simply, a felon cannot own or have possession of a firearm, anywhere in the U.S. There is an exception. IN SOME CASES a felon can have some or all of his rights restored.
yes it is within your possesion
Yes.