Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

how long is prison term

A friend was caught with a gun i just want to know what is the prison time for that, he just got the gun he hasnt used it at all im just curious what he might get.


Asked on 6/01/03, 3:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacqueline Goodman Rubio Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman Rubio

Re: how long is prison term

Just having a gun is not a crime. Was your friend a felon? On probation? Was the gun properly registered? Concealed on the person? Loaded? Was it illegally altered (i.e., a sawed-off shotgun)? There are a slew of possibilites regarding possible crimes concerning the possession of a firearm. And the punishment for the crimes similarly runs the gamut from a probationary sentence for a misdemeanor to years in the state prison on a felony. With more information, I can give you a better answer. You can contact me directly at (800)515-0233 or e-mail me at [email protected].

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Answered on 6/02/03, 3:24 am


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