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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.
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What is the lesser included offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Florida?
The phrase encompasses ALL of the other crimes which COULD be charged with the offense (i.e.:possession of a prohibited weapon - possession of an-unregistered firearm - carrying a ocncealed weapon - etc- etc).
What is the difference in owning and possesing a firearm?
If you "own" a firearm, you actually have purchased it (hopefully legally) and it belongs to you.If you "possess" a firearm it does not necessarily mean that you own it or that you even actually have it on your person. Simply your proximity to it, its ready availability to you, and your ability to 'exercise control over it' is enough to prove "possession" in the law (e.g.: it's in a car that you're occupying - it's in your residence somewhere - it's being carried by your 'friend' - etc - etc).
What is illegal possession of firearm?
It's very broad, the way you asked it. It can be having a firearm in some location where firearms are not allowed (inside a jail, for instance) or it can be having a firearm that is illegal to own, or it can be having possession of a firearm when you aren't authorized to (carrying without a permit, for instance).
What is the charge for illegal possession of a firearm?
Depends on how oppressive your government is. Where I live, there is no such charge; the common people run the government, are presumed to be responsible, and and the citizenry is encouraged to posses firearms.
What is the biggest firearm in the world?
You will have to specify if you mean commercial or military, hand held or crew served, etc..
Can you be charged if the firearm is not operational?
The answer is almost always "YES". You can be charged with a crime related to firearms possession if the weapon is old, broken, damaged, incomplete, fake, a non-lethal toy or sport item, etc. For example, if you walk into your school carrying a paintball gun, you will almost certainly be charged with a felony. If you have just part of a gun in an accessible area of your car in California, you will be cited for a felony. Even a gun clip with bullets in it is considered a deadly firearm in a motor vehicle.
What is possession mean in basketball?
re possession is when you catch the ball , then drop it and then catch it again, or if you are running after the ball and hit it down with your hand to bounce it and then catch it again.
What is the first step to cleaning a firearm?
Ensure that the firearm is not loaded: check the chamber, magazine well, etc....
What does the spanish word bonito mean?
Bonita = Cute/Pretty Tengo = I have (Possession)
Who is the number one firearm manufacturer?
You must specify if you mean word wide, military or civilian, North America, South America, Aisa, etc..
Can your spouse own a firearm if you are a convicted felon in MD?
Yes, but the felon cannot have access to it.Additional: While the above answer is true in the broad sense, the spouse who owns the firearm may NEVER have it in their possession at any time the felon-spouse is in, or near, their presence.They may not keep it in the house - they may not keep it in a car - they may not carry it - etc - at any time the felon-spouse is present.To do so, places the felon-spouse in the unlawful/criminal position of being in "concurrent possession" of the weapon.Furthermore, if done in such a way that it can be proven that they "knowingly" did so the spouse could be charged as an accessory to supplying a firearm to convicted felon.
Had felony marijuana conviction over 12 years before can you purchase a hand gun?
There is no time limit on felony firearm possession laws. It's illegal for a convicted felon to be in possession of a firearm, at any time, for any reason, whether they own it or not. ADDED: FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: You must petition the court to request an expungement of your felony offense. If your request for expungement is granted and you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to learn if this applies to your state of residence), you will still remain subject to any restrictions that your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - privilege of holding elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). CAUTION: FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The United States Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm in some cases, a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At the present time, federally convicted felons have no practical solution to their firearm disqualification problems.
