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What happens if you are convicted of an illegal possession of a firearm?
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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What crimes was Malcolm X convicted of?
Burglary , illegal possession of a firearm and larceny .
Can you join the army with a possession of marujana and illegal possession of a firearm charge but was never convicted?
You will have to contact your military recruiter for the final answer. I suspect that if there is no record of a conviction, you will make it.
Is it illegal in the state of South Carolina for a convicted felon to live in a house were someone else owns a gun?
Yes it is unlawful for you to be anywhere around firearms regardless of WHO owns them. To be in the same place as a firearm places you in what the law calls "concurrent possession" of the firearm. You could be convicted of the possession and sentenced to prison ESPECIALLY if you are a federally convicted felon.
Is it illegal to possess a firearm after being convicted of misdemenor possession of marijuana?
In general, no. However, if you found to be "a habitual user" of any controlled substance, that CAN be a disqualifier.
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).
Is illegal possession of a firearm a felony in la?
Not enough information to answer. What is making the possession of it "illegal?" Was it used in an unlawful manner? Is it a stolen weapon? Are you an adjudged felon?
Possession of illegal gun Texas?
--------- Not enough info to answer. What kind of "illegal gun?" Is the weapon illegal or is the person possessing it, in illegal posession of it (i.e.: convicted felon, or convicted of domestic violence)?
What is the penalty for possession of an illegal firearm in Washington dc?
check with your local police department for the answer.......................
What is the sentence for a convicted felon charged with possession of a gun and it wasn't theres and the person the gun belong to will sign documents advising that it was there's?
It makes no difference who had the gun or who owned the gun or who signs any documents. In well set case law the courts, in past decisions, have ruled that If the convicted felon was anywhere in the vicinity of the firearm they were in CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION of the firearm. ALSO - See the following: FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: For unlawful possession of a firearm you are liable for the full penalty your particular state law calls for. You will hae to research the laws for youir particular state. FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm in prison in some cases a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time federally convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification problems. By denying funding, Congress has effectively suspended the review of federally convicted felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
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.
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.
What happens if you are a convicted felon and you get caught with marijuana?
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.
