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How many years can you get for a felon in possession of astolen firearm charge?
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∙ 12y ago
Depends on prior record of convictions, and whether charged under state or Federal law. It is against he law for a convicted felon to possess ANY gun, whether stolen or not- and is a serious crime that carries several years in prison, This needs discussion with a lawyer in THAT state, and not WikiAnswers.
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∙ 12y ago
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What if the Felon in possession of firearm was attempting suicide?
Then I would imagine that there would be several reasons to hold the person involved. Unless the firearm was obtained while the felon was in a state of diminished capacity I would expect the possession charge to progress normally. The person had to have possession of the firearm to attempt suicide with it.
Is felon in possession of a firearm a federal offense?
Yes
How long will someone go to jail for possession of a deadly weapon when the person is a felon?
A felon in possession of a firearm will face a new felony range charge. Punishment ranges from probation to up to ten years in jail.
What is the sentence for felon in possession of a firearm in Iowa?
5 years
Is there a statute of limitations for felon in possession of a firearm in Washington state?
No.
In Florida can a convicted felon be around someone who owns a firearm?
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.
What is felon poss fa?
It is court or police abbreviated 'lingo' meaning Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
Can you own a firearm in mt if you have a nonviolent felony?
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
Can a felon live in a house in Alabama where someone else has a firearm?
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
What degree is a stolen firearm?
(in the US) The degree of the crime is determined by the value of the item stolen, and whether or not it crosses the value line into being a felony offense. There is no specific criminal charge for theft of a firearm, unless a felon (or convicted felon) happens to be the one that steals it. Then the penalty is enhanced by the fact that this is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
What is the minimum sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm in il?
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.
Felon with firearm law?
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.
