UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM After five years, possession of a firearm remains illegal unless it is possessed at a residence address. It is also illegal to possess a firearm at home or elsewhere within five years of release from community supervision or confinement for a conviction for assault-family violence.
The crime of felon in possession of a firearm, charged under PC 29800(a)(1), is classified as a felony in California. If found guilty of PC 29800(a)(1), the defendant could face up to three years in prison. Probation Sentence: A probation sentence is period of supervision (as opposed to jail or prison).
In California, most convicted felons face a lifetime ban on owning firearms. However, in rare cases, gun rights may be restored after 10 years if the felony is reduced to a misdemeanor and meets specific criteria. This is generally uncommon, and most felons remain permanently barred from owning guns.
Penalties. A violation under PC 29805 is a wobbler offense in California. This means you can be charged with this section as a misdemeanor or as a felony offense. Whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor is based on your criminal history and the specific facts of your case.
Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 makes it illegal for an individual to intentionally or knowingly discharge a firearm in a public place other than a shooting range. “Intentionally or knowingly” means that the individual is aware of their actions when discharging the firearm.
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Penalties in Dallas. Unlawful possession of firearm crimes are punishable as follows: Class A Misdemeanor — Up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000. Third-Degree Felony — Up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Unlawful possession of a firearm is generally punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, which comes with a presumptive sentence of up to one year in jail and/or fines not to exceed $4,000 (Tex. Penal Code §12.21). There are also cases where unlawful possession of a firearm is considered a felony of the third degree.