Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Federal

Felon With a Firearm

Federal law prohibits people who have been convicted of certain crimes from ever:

• possessing,
• shipping, or
• receiving firearms or ammunition.

These crimes include:

• any crime that carries a maximum punishment of more than one year in prison, or
• any crime of domestic violence.

The punishment in federal court for unlawfully possessing, shipping, or receiving a firearm is:

• a sentence of up to ten years in federal prison, and/or
• a fine.

If you have been arrested and charged with a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm, contact our Birmingham, Alabama Felon in Possession of a Firearm attorney today at (205) 823-7223.

The Stoves Law Firm, P.C. handles a wide array of criminal defense cases and one such area is the Federal Felon in Possession of a Firearm law. This law falls under the United States Code, Title 18, Section 922(g), which makes it illegal for certain individuals, including convicted felons, to own, purchase, or possess firearms.

Under this law, a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, is prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition. The prohibition applies to both the possession of firearms in the home and in public.

The penalties for violating this law can be severe. A convicted felon found in possession of a firearm can face up to 10 years in prison, and if the felon has three or more prior convictions for a violent felony or serious drug offense, they could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

If you or a loved one is facing charges under the Federal Felon in Possession of a Firearm law, it’s important to have an experienced defense attorney on your side. The Stoves Law Firm, P.C. is here to help. contact our Birmingham, Alabama Felon in Possession of a Firearm attorney today at (205) 823-7223.