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What does felony possession of a loaded firearm mean?
A felony is a crimnal act that can be punished by one year or more in prison. There are places where it is highly illegal to possess a loaded gun. If you are found to have a loaded gun in one of those places, that is the criminal charge that would be brought against you. Please be sure that you did not mean "Felon in possession of a loaded firearm". If you were convicted of an earlier felony, you lose your right to possess a gun. To be a felon in possession of a loaded gun is a separate crime. You should seek legal advice from an attorney in your state.
Can a felon have a black powder gun in ca?
Felon = Federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. It is considered illegal in every state for a convicted felon to be in possession of a firearm. By definition, a firearm is a weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by the action of smokeless or black powder. A felony firearm charge can also be brought against convicted felon who is found in possession of a firearm, regardless of the intended or actual use of the weapon. The offense level for this type of felony firearm crime also varies by state but is greater when the gun is loaded, kept or used unlawfully. The laws governing the penalties for felony firearm crimes vary by state and the specific circumstances of the crime. A person can also be charged in a felony firearm case when they knowingly purchase a firearm for a felon, an offense called "straw" purchasing. It is also a felony firearm crime to purchase, or otherwise handle, a firearm with the intent of furnishing it to a convicted felon.
Can you be charged for having an empty firearm?
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.
Is discharging a firearm in a public place a felony or misdemeanor?
Felony
Is assault with a firearm in Louisiana a felony?
Yes, assault with a firearm is a felony in Louisiana. It may also carry with it aggravated assault.
What is larcency a of firearm?
Larceny is theft. Larceny of a firearm is a federal felony.
What is the legal meaning of the word loaded?
In reference to a firearm, a firearm is considered loaded when there is a live round of ammunition "...in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm..."
Does having a minor felony keep you from buying a firearm?
Having ANY degree of felony makes you ineligible to purchase, possess, or have access to a firearm.
What class of felony is possession of a firearm while on probation in the sate of Florida?
Felony
Is the sunset clause able to protect a person with a nonviolent felony that had a firearm?
Huh? A "non-violent felony" armed WITH a firearm!!! What kind of felony would that be??? Sounds like a crime of violence to me!
Am i able to purchase a firearm legally if you were arressted for having a stolen firearm in my vehicle?
Not enough information to answer. If you were CONVICTED of a felony, you are disqualified from possessing a firearm- period. You have not said if you were convicetd, or whether it was a misdemeanor or felony.
What if there is nothing in the chamber of a gun is it considered loaded?
If there is ammunition in the magazine or cylinder, the firearm is loaded.
