Federal law. 5 yrs, Federal prison, no probation, no parole. See Operation Exile.
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.
Depends on the exact situation. You need to consult with a lawyer for a legal, current and correct answer.
You need a lawyer. You will have to expalin the specifics to get a legal, correct and current answer
If the jury thinks you knew about the drugs, then you had constructive possession and it's over, It is a first degree felony, but the firearm makes it a life felony. The sentencing range is 15-life, the 15 is a minimum. Also depends on the class of drug. Schedule I and Schedule II has different sentencing guidelines, if it is federal you are looking at lots of time.
In oder to be in possession it has to be on you or in your sorroundings.
Doesn't matter how old the felony is - it doesn't go away. Whether it happened last week or 20 years ago makes no difference as far as the law is concerned.
Bank robbery is a federal offense. You will be tried in US DIstrict Court. There are no sentencing guidelines with the exception of the fact that since it is a felony offense you will serve MORE than one year in federal prison.
If you're found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, expect to be taken into custody. If their investigation determines that you were knowingly in possession of a stolen firearm, then you'll be charged.
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possession of a firearm
Depends on the state you live in. in Colorado you can carry a loaded weapon in your car. It has to be somewhat out in the open or in the glovebox or console. Look at www.packing.org for more info
Possession generally means connected to the person, or under their immediate control. If I have a firearm in a backpack, I am not touching it, but it is under my control.