Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

on sep. 7, 1997, i was convicted of a ADW with A GBI enhancement, given a strike, and a 5 year sentence, I paroled on Dec 25, 2001. I have sucessfully comepleted my parole was discharged and have not had any arrests since. however two months ago i went camping and skeet shooting with a friend, and although i do not own any firearms i stopped at a big 5 sporting goods and purchesed a box of shotgun shells. i was asked for my id and a thumb print, both of which i provided, is this illegal? are there potential ramafications to this action? and if so how can i resolve it with out jail time?


Asked on 10/07/09, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You just violated several federal laws by owning, controlling, possessing or even touching any firearm or ammunition. It is illegal for you to even ride in a friend's car with guns or ammo in it, whether yours or not. You proved your guilt, and drew their attention to you, by providing your ID and print. They even know where to come to pick you up. You should have known all this long ago. You may likely get a visit by the Federal Marshalls with an arrest warrant. If that happens, exercise your 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and say nothing to authorities. Feel free to contact me then for the legal help you'll need.

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Answered on 10/07/09, 4:35 pm


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