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Can I be charged as a felon in possession of a firearm if it is purchased and owned by my wife in our home?
No. A felon cannot live in the same house as a firearm. One of them has to go, or both of you may be prosecuted.
Actually, that is not exactly correct. A felon cannot have access to a firearm (or more specifically, cannot have constructive possession). Constructive possession is loosely defined, based on several state and federal court cases, as having access and intent to possess an item, in this case, a firearm.
So, if a felon lives with a non felon, the non felon can own and possess a firearm as long as the felon does not have access to it. This basically means that the non felon would have to keep the gun locked up at any times he or she does not have personal control over the gun.
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What is the punishment for a felon who is in possession of a firearm in federal court?
This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
If someone in your home is a felon is it still legal for you to own a gun?
I hope not. ADDED: It IS LEGAL FOR YOU to be able to own a firearm, HOWEVER you had better keep it somewhere else. It is not lawful for a convicted felon to be in the same house with it. Court decisions have ruled that such a situation places the convicted felon in what is known as "concurrent possession" of the firearm and they can be charged with "Unlawful Possession of a Firearm."
can a convicted felon take a picture of a firearm and get charged with possession of a firearm?
Yes, a convicted felon can potentially be charged with possession of a firearm if they take a picture of one, depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances. Laws regarding possession can vary, and in some cases, simply having control over a firearm, including taking its picture, could be interpreted as possession. However, whether charges would be brought would depend on the specific facts of the case and local laws. It's advisable for individuals in such situations to consult legal counsel.
Is felon in possession of a firearm a federal offense?
Yes
What is the sentence for felon in possession of a firearm in Iowa?
5 years
Is there a statute of limitations for felon in possession of a firearm in Washington state?
No.
What is felon poss fa?
It is court or police abbreviated 'lingo' meaning Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
Can you own a firearm in mt if you have a nonviolent felony?
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
Can a felon live in a house in Alabama where someone else has a firearm?
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
What is the minimum sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm in il?
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.
Felon with firearm law?
Very simply, a felon cannot own or have possession of a firearm, anywhere in the U.S. There is an exception. IN SOME CASES a felon can have some or all of his rights restored.
How many yrs does a felon on probation in the state of ca get with possession of a firearm and amunition?
Difficult to answer - too much is unknown. You can be pretty sure that they will be returned to jail/prison to serve the remainder of their original sentence. In the meantime they will be charged and tried for the firearm possession offense, and that sentence will probably be added onto the top of their original sentence. If the felon was charged under the federal statute they could be imprisoned for up to 15 years on the firearm charge alone.
