What is the sentence for unlawfully possesion of firearm by a felon?
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What is the sentence for unlawfully possesion of firearm by a felon?
In TX I am being charged for unlawful possesion of a firearm by a felon. However the last felony was over 7 years ago.
Asked on April 14, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Ok, here is the law:
And here is the punishment for breaking the law:
§ 12.34. THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.
(a) An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.
(b) In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
It seems to matter where you posses the firearm in Texas (other that where you live) and hw long since your last offense. I would get some help here. You stand to go back to jail.
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