Depends on local laws, whether or not they're in a Project Exile state, what their prior convictions were for, whether or not there are mandatory sentencing requirements, and how lenient the judge may be feeling on that particular day.
Added: The federal sentence for this offense could be up to 15 years in federal prison.
14 years
Please refer to RCW 9.41.040.
He may, but if he is caught with such in his possession, he could also be charged with carrying a concealed weapon (for the knife in his pocket or a sheath, and for possession of the sword as a felon carrying a weapon.
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.
In addition to California law that makes possession of a firearm by a convicted felon a STATE felony, Federal law prohibits possession, and requires a 5 year sentence, without probation or parole.
No. A "pardon" means that only his sentence has been pardoned. it does NOT mean that his crime or offense is wiped clean. He is still a convicted felon, just as if he had served the full term of his sentence in prison. As a convicted felon he may never own, or be in possession of, firearms.
No they are not, cause that is concurrent possession.
No. Firearms and munitions are forbidden from a felon's possession.
No. A convicted felon is a convicted felon regardless of WHERE they go or live in the US. Note: Use caution if you're even thinking about it! The federal punishment for felon in possession of a firearm is a minimum of 15 years in federal prison.
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 you are not a convicted felon, or have not been convicted of a crime of Domestic Violence, there is no prohibition against owning or possessing a shotgun, or any other firearm.HOWEVER - if you are a convicted felon or a convicted Domestic Abuser, and you are arrested in possession of a firearm, you could face up to 15 years in prison.
He was a previously convicted felon who went out and bought machine guns illegally. He has completed 1000 hours of community service and begins a 1 year jail sentence in March 2009.