sombodi i know went to jail (they were already an intense probation, and a convicted felon) and the cops found a illegal firearm in her room with the ceral #'s scratched off, dose anybody know what kind of charge this is ........ Is it a federal charge?
2006-11-17 08:11:52 · 12 answers · asked by ~*Baby Girl*~ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Because this person did not have a FOID (Firearm owners Identifcation card)could be the only reason this would be a federal charge, however the Foid card is state issued, so it may not fall under federal jurisdiction. The possession thing is truly a serious charge for a convicted felon, plus the firearm will be deemed stolen property w/o a serial number. These charges will assure your friend some serious prison time.
2006-11-17 08:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're talking about 2 actual charges, maybe 3.....or more! What i get so far is 1. Felon or ex-felon in posession of a firearm 2. possesion of an ILLEGAL firearm. 3. Serial number scratched or filed off will draw a "recieving stolen property" charge. They could throw more at your friend , dunno. I believe any felon activity would fall under federal charges.
2006-11-17 11:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charge would be possesion of an illegal firearm, violation of probation, possesion of an altered firearm. If you live in a three strikes and your out state, this is life. It could be a federal charge, all firearms are under ATF.
2006-11-17 08:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most states it is illegal to posses a firearm after being convicted of a felony. the charges will be convicted felon in possession of a firearm, it is a federal offense, though rarely used. normally used against those previous convicted of federal crimes
2006-11-18 14:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by jewels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, the Feds use the Second Amendment as federal precedent for involvement in firearms matters!
2006-11-17 08:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by A Box of Signs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since she's already a CONVICTED FELON, she is prevented from owning any type of firearm.
She is looking at some jail time, and if she is already on Parole/Probation, it is going to be stiff!!
2006-11-17 09:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by Len_NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a federal charge which is vigorously prosecuted by the U.S. attorney's office. I think it means a stretch frim 5-10 years.
2006-11-17 12:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, I don't want to be a total jack*ss here but perhaps you both could do some time and study a bit. Also, the "check spelling" button in the upper right-hand corner is very helpful.
2006-11-17 08:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is guaranteed jail time, especially for an ex-con. Don't know the specifics, but the minimum sentence in my state is 1 year, no matter if this is your first arrest and you have no speeding tickets.
2006-11-17 08:15:28 · answer #9 · answered by barter256 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I believe she'll finish the time on the first charge then start on the time for whatever she was arrested for and then the gun charge.
2006-11-17 08:20:43 · answer #10 · answered by madjer21755 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋