Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
felon and firearms
My boyfriend got arrested a month ago for having a firearm while being a felon and resisting arrest. What's the min time he can serve?
Asked on 5/14/09, 12:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Bullard
James A. Bullard, Jr., P.C.
Re: felon and firearms
The penalty for firearm felon non violent felony is 2 years. If his previous felony was violent then 5 years. The resisting arrest is a class 1 misdemeanor and 12 months in jail is max time on that.
Answered on 5/14/09, 7:35 am
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