CAUTION: In addition to whatever state sentence may be applicable in NM for violation of NM's state laws it is also be FEDERAL felony offense for a convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison. Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1).
This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
A felon in possession of a firearm will face a new felony range charge. Punishment ranges from probation to up to ten years in jail.
Yes
5 years
No.
It is court or police abbreviated 'lingo' meaning Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
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.
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.
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.
yes it is within your possesion