By being able to present evidence to refute the prosecutions charge that you were doing something unlawful with it.
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When you charge a firearm, it cocks the hammer (or the striker, depending on the firearm) and readies it for firing.
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It depends. In Tennesee, there is a charge for illegal possession of a firearm, which is simply carrying an unauthorized firearm, and can be a misdemeanor. There is also "intent to go armed" which can be a felony. If the gun is not loaded, the charge will probably be the former, if the officer doesn't think you were up to anything bad.
You can be CHARGED with it. However, the cops will most likely run routine license checks on the car, and will figure out whose car it actually is, and remove that charge. I hope for your sake that the person who's car it was gave you permission to use their car, or you will get a car theft charge as well ^^
They dont have to have it if there is video or witness testimony stating that a gun was used they can still charge you with it.
No, you would probably be on parole for a while anyways. But it may depend on what the charge was on.
You need a lawyer for a correct answer.
Depends on whther it was a CHARGE or a CONVICTION.
Yes, as long as you are not prohibited by any laws from carrying a firearm. A bank has the right to request otherwise but ignoring that request would result in a trespassing charge rather than a firearms charge.
no.
Each firearm can be a different charge. 10 firearms means 10 different counts.