In most cases, no. However, a theft from an interstate shipment of firearms, or theft from a Federal Firearms License holder (dealer or manufacturer) IS a Federal offense.
Larceny is theft. Larceny of a firearm is a federal felony.
Yes
A federal crime or offense is something made illegal or defined as criminal by a federal government. An example of a federal offense is identity theft.
The auto theft crime referred to as "grand theft auto" is a violation of a state law. Theft of a government vehicle would be a federal offense, and prosecuted under the US laws governing theft of federal property.
The question refers to a California petty theft statute - If that statue is NOT a felony offense, then yes, you may own or possess a firearm.
Of course it is man. Identity theft.
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.
Theft may be an act in violation of either state or federal statutes, depending on the crime committed (identity theft is a federal offense; petty theft is typically a state offense).Added: The location of the occurrence is also important. Felony offenses occurring on federal property, (national parks/forests, military installations, etc) are prosecuted as crimes occurring on a 'federal reservation' but can be waived to the local jurisdiction for prosecution by the US Attorney's Office.
The various states may have varying sentences for this offense. The FEDERAL minimum is 15 years in federal prison.
If you got a felony then no guns for you But if a misdemeanor then you can have guns Actually, it depends on what the misdemeanor is. A misdemeanor for domestic violence is a disqualifying offense by federal law.
Yes it is. And without a licence, you could be charged and possibly have some jail time for having a firearm.
It depends on whether they were charged with a felony offense, or not. ANY felony crime will deny a convicted person ever possessing a firearm under federal law.