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Is jail time mandatory in a federal gun charge for a convicted felon?
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∙ 14y ago
yes
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Added: Federal gun offenses are customarily treated very harshly, ESPECIALLY so if you were armed at the time of a repeat offense.
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Can a convicted felon possess ammo?
No, Federal law prevents a convicted felon from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Can a convicted out of state Florida felon buy a gun?
No. A convicted felon is a convicted felon regardless of WHERE they go or live in the US. Note: Use caution if you're even thinking about it! The federal punishment for felon in possession of a firearm is a minimum of 15 years in federal prison.
How does a convicted nonviolent felon restore gun rights in Georgia?
If you are convicted FEDERAL felon, you can't. If you are convicted state felon, and you qualify you can make application for exopungement. See below link:
Can a gun be in the home of a convicted felon?
No. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from purchasing, possessing, or having access tofirearms and ammunition.
What is the amount of jail for a convicted felon caught with a gun?
Depends on the law under which they are charged. For a Federal charge it is typically 5 years and up.
Can a convicted felon be a air traffic controller?
No. The Federal Government does not employ convicted felons.
Can you buy a shotgun if you are a convicted felon in Louisiana?
A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the United States as per federal law.
Can a felon own a black powder gun in AZ?
If he was convicted in state court - not without having his record expunged by the state of AZ - If he is a felon convicted in a FEDERAL court he can never be eligible to own or possess a firearm including black powder weapons.
Can a convicted felon hunt with a rifle in Montana?
A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms. Period. That's federal law, and covers the whole of the United States.
If you have felony arrest does that mean I'm a felon?
No, not until you are actually found guilty of a felony charge, are you actually a convicted felon.
Is there a new law for convicted felons rights to work?
It has always been mandatory for a convicted felon to work to show/display that they are not involved in criminal activities.
Can a convicted felon own a firearm after parole is finished in the state of Texas?
No. A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the United States, as dictated by federal law.
