Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona
prohibited possessor- average length of sentences
What is the success rate for prosecution in prohibited possessor cases, the average length of sentence, and the mitigating factors that might reduce a sentence (length prior to past charges, crimes of a non-violent, non-repetitive nature). Also can you recommend someone in Arizona that has a successful defense rate in this specific area?
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Re: prohibited possessor- average length of sentences
We need some more information.
If you are speaking of a felon in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon, a "prohibited person," in the federal system, the prosecutorial success rate is nearly 100% as it is a no-brainer. All that is required is the showing of (1) the conviction of a felony at any prior time, and (2) the possession [note not ownership, purchasing, or use] of a firearm. Period.
The minimum sentence is one year, and there are no mitigating factors.
Contact us by Email if you have further interest in this area and if you wish a recommendation for federal court.
We need more specific facts if you are charged in state court.
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