Federal law- typically 5 years, 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.
5 years
14 years
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.
5-10 years
Please refer to RCW 9.41.040.
Yes
No.
It is court or police abbreviated 'lingo' meaning Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
Very simply, a felon cannot own or have possession of a firearm, anywhere in the U.S. There is an exception. IN SOME CASES a felon can have some or all of his rights restored.