Convicted felon in possession of a firearm is a FEDERAL offense and would be handled under the sentencing guidelines in effect in the federal court system NOT Illinois.
The various states may have varying sentences for this offense. The FEDERAL minimum is 15 years in federal prison.
NO. Regardless of what state you reside in, it is a FEDERAL offense (USC, Title 18) for a convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm or ammunition.
There is not a statue of limitations for a felon possessing a fire arm anywhere in the country. This is against federal law.
Several different charges and different length sentences depending on the cirme and the offense charged. (e.g.: A Federal felon in possession of a firearm can be imprisoned for up to 15 years.)
No. The law against being a felon in possession of a firearm is a federal law.
The federal maximum for this offense is 15 years in federal prison.
Federal law- typically 5 years, no probation, no parole,
Federal law- 5 years
Federal law- 5 years. No parole
5 years- Federal law. No probation, no parole.
In addition to California law that makes possession of a firearm by a convicted felon a STATE felony, Federal law prohibits possession, and requires a 5 year sentence, without probation or parole.