Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

my house was broken into, my husband had one unregistered weapon and one illegal weapon. What are the penalties for reporting them stolen?


Asked on 12/05/11, 10:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

By reporting, he confesses to illegal possession. However, the police 'might' not prosecute. Since neither was officially listed in his name, meaning no record of his possession, he gains nothing by reporting.

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Answered on 12/05/11, 3:32 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

He would definitely get in trouble for the illegal weapon. Potentially, he could also get in trouble for the unregistered weapon, but I have rarely seen that prosecuted.

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Answered on 12/06/11, 9:11 am


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