FEDERAL CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Federal Weapons Charges in California — 18 U.S.C. §922
Federal firearm charges under 18 U.S.C. §922 cover felon in possession, unlicensed dealing, straw purchases, and illegal firearms trafficking. Federal conviction means no parole and mandatory minimum sentences of 5–30 years for armed career criminals.
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Federal Weapons Charges California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- 18 U.S.C. §922 / 18 U.S.C. §924
- Classification
- Federal Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 10 years (§922(g)) / 5–30 years mandatory minimums (§924)
- Probation Eligible
- Federal supervised release
- Strike Offense
- Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) — 15 year mandatory minimum
- Related Codes
- 18 U.S.C. §92218 U.S.C. §924PC §29800PC §25400
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