Generally, no, you cannot own or possess a firearm if you have been convicted of a felony. Federal law imposes strict bans on gun ownership for individuals with felony convictions, including those related to domestic violence. This applies even if you have just been charged with a felony ...
if a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and during possession commits another crime, then the crime committed while in possession is a crime committed during the commission of afelony. If ahomicideoccurs
No Connection to the Felony: To be convicted, the prosecution must prove that you were in possession of the firearmduringthe commission of the felony. If the gun was not on your person or within reach, this could be a defense. Legal Firearm Possession: If you legally own a firearm but i...
Charles Michael Carsten, age 35, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence on Apr. 16. According to court doc...
Charge:Racketeering/Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Participation In a Criminal Street Gang Sentenced:9.6 years in prison What Happened:Initially, rapper Unfoonk, birth name Quantavious Grier, was amongthe 26 YSL members, including his brother Young Thug, who was arrested on RIC...