This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
It depends on the circumstances and the question doesn't give any clues. If you are a convicted felon you are probably looking at hard time.
(in the US) The degree of the crime is determined by the value of the item stolen, and whether or not it crosses the value line into being a felony offense. There is no specific criminal charge for theft of a firearm, unless a felon (or convicted felon) happens to be the one that steals it. Then the penalty is enhanced by the fact that this is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Disabled people aren't exempt from going to prison. Being a felon in possession of a firearm is a federal felony.. that's hard time in any state.
You get charged with possession and cruelty. Personally, I hope you're convicted and rot.
Not only can they be, but they will be. As per federal law, a felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms. Entering a gun shop violates the last one of those, and thus they become a felon in possession of a firearm.
No. If the firearm is in the same residence in which you live you are in "constructive possession" of it. It makes no difference where it is kept. PERIOD! No one is going to believe that you don't have access to it, especially if you are in a "relationship" with the owner of the gun, who just happens to live with you.
The answer is generally, No. Federal law states that convicted felons, as well as those convicted of a crime of domestic violence, cannot carry, possess, or own a firearm. Firearm possession is a requirement for the job, so it pretty much precludes you from employment. About the only way as a convicted felon you could become a police officer is for your felony charge to be expunged, and your civil rights, more specifically your right to possess a firearm, be restored. Even if that happens, you most likely will have a long road ahead, as it is unlikely you will be able to survive a background check with the conviction. Even though it is expunged, police departments can still find an expunged record.
No. If the firearm is in the same residence in which you live you are in "constructive possession" of it. It makes no difference where it is kept. PERIOD! It is HIGHLY doubtful anyone is going to believe that you don't have access to it, especially if you are in a "relationship" with the owner of the gun, who just happens to live with you.
If it is an illegal amount in your state, you'll be charged with Possession. If you are parole or probation, it is likely that you will be violated and sent inside.
If fired from a rifled firearm, it spins.
You are at risk for a punishment.
Whether a violent or non-violent felony, once a person is convicted, they are no longer allowed to own a firearm. In Texas, five years after the anniversary of the end of your parole or the end of the your prison sentence, you may possess one in your home; however, you may not carry one with you outside.