One of the penalties of being sentenced with a felony conviction is the loss of your right to own, or even be left in possession of, a firearm or ammunition. This is enforced by both United States federal law and California Penal Code §29800. What happens if you have a felony conviction and are found in possession of a gun in West Hollywood?

Being a felon in possession of a firearm in Los Angeles carries a penalty of:

• A second felony charge
• Up to three years in a county prison
• Up to $10,000 in fines
• Or, both jail time and a fine

However, this charge is not unique to LA or even California. It is a Class D felony under federal law. If you were convicted of a felony, or have a felony warrant out for your arrest, and are found in possession of a firearm then you could be charged in the State of California as being a “felon with a firearm.”

William Kroger has over 20 years of experience as an LA criminal defense lawyer in West Hollywood, and our legal team has a long proven track record of defending against felon with a firearm charges. If you are currently facing a firearm or drug related felony charge, call 323-655-5700 now for a free consultation so William and our legal team can begin preparing your defense immediately.

When Can I be Charged for Felony Possession of a Firearm in West Hollywood?

If you already have a felony in conviction and you are found in possession of a firearm, then you can be charged with being a “felon in possession of a firearm” in West Hollywood.

However, that is not the only time where you could receive a felony charge for possessing a firearm. Under California Penal Code §29800, you can be charged with a felony for owning or possessing a firearm under any of the following circumstances if you were:

• Convicted with a felony charge, or have an outstanding felony warrant in Los Angeles or anywhere else in the United States
• Convicted with a crime, or have an outstanding warrant for, any crime under another country or government which would be a felony if tried in a State of California court
• Convicted with assault upon another person with a firearm, machinegun, assault weapon, or .50 BMG rifle as defined in California Penal Code
• Convicted with exhibiting a firearm in a threatening manner towards a peace officer engaged in performing their duties
• Convicted with two or more acts of drawing or exhibiting any firearm in a threatening or angry manner during a fight, except in the case of self defense
• Addicted to the use of any narcotic drug

This restriction equally applies to any juveniles who have been certified to be tried as an adult in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the State of California.

What if I Didn’t Know I was in Possession?

In order to convict, the prosecution must prove that you were aware that the gun was in your possession. There may be circumstances where you may not have known the firearm was in your possession, such as:

• A friend or relative leaving it in your house by mistake
• Being unaware of a firearm present in a borrowed car

If the prosecution can’t prove your awareness about the firearm in your possession, they cannot convict you. William Kroger and the rest of our team here can use this as a key piece in fighting your defense. It’s important that you reach out as soon as possible to us at 323-655-5700 to discuss your case for free so we can begin preparing that defense.

What Are the Penalties for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon in West Hollywood?

If you were convicted with a felony are found in possession of a firearm in West Hollywood or anywhere else in LA, you can face up to 10 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines under federal law. However, under California State law, you can be charged with:

• Up to three years in a county jail
• Up to $10,000 in fines
• Both fines and jail sentencing

This charge is typically brought alongside other charges. William Kroger and our law team here must personally review all the details of your case in order to mount a comprehensive defense.

Legal Defense Strategies: How We Can Help Defend Felony Charges in West Hollywood

William Kroger is an experienced LA criminal defense attorney has over 20 years of history defending those who are being charged with weapon and drug related charges in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and many other areas of Los Angeles. Our legal team’s proven record and decades of experience make us your best option for a successful defense.

Contact William S. Kroger, Attorney at Law and our legal team here at 323-655-5700 as soon as you can for a free consultation to discuss your case. The sooner you get in contact, the better chance we have at preparing a successful defense.