The United States Attorney in Michigan Charges Federal Felon in Possession of a Firearm all of the Time
Federal Felon in Possession of a Firearm Crimes in Michigan
“I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands”
Is Possessing a Firearm a Felony for a Convicted Felon?
Federal law 18 USC §922(g) makes it illegal for a prior felon to possess a firearm or ammunition. A conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm is a possible ten year federal prison sentence. This federal gun law is used all of the time, especially in the City of Detroit.
It’s not Just Prior Felons who are Subject to Federal Illegal Gun Possession Laws
An often overlooked portion of §922(g) is the prohibitions for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. If somebody has previously been convicted of a Michigan domestic violence crime, then they are technically breaking federal law by possessing a firearm. Most state lawyers in Michigan never advise their clients about this, which can lead to serious federal criminal problems down the road.
Fighting Federal Felon in Possession of Firearm Cases
We see these cases all of the time and there are all sorts of ways to fight them. The most common type of case includes the Detroit Police Department doing a “gun check” search on people. Unless there is reasonable suspicion to detain someone, then these searches are illegal. Multiple judges in the Eastern District of Michigan have shot down these questionable searches. However, unless your lawyer knew that, then you probably didn’t argue it and win your case. That is why you need to talk to one of our skilled federal criminal lawyers today.