Posession of an Illegal Firearm

Response: There is so more information that needs to be evaluated before a fair judgment of the scenario your cousin is currently facing can be made. However, as a general guide, a Felony charge of a possession of a firearm can occur if the type of gun that is being carried is highly illegal, if the gun was being used to attempt a crime or a crime was committed, or if the person was a convicted felon and doing anything of the follow or just simply caught with possession. This is a rather serious offense which can come with a mark on your permanent criminal record, fines, and jail time for up to 10 years. Usually sentencing isn’t as extreme unless a crime was actually being committed. With the assistance of a good lawyer and other factors that need to be examined within the jurisdiction of your state, it is safe to say if he was simply caught with an illegal gun and does not have a prior criminal record or was not committing a crime, he can get the consequences substantially reduced. Consult with a lawyer immediately.