QUESTION
How long am I facing for possession of an automatic weapon?
Asked on May 08th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Mississippi
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I recently got caught but it has a bar lock in the weapon. Basically no intention of harming anyone.
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You could be facing up to ten (10) years in jail and a fine of $250,000 for possessing an unregistered "machine gun".
Answered on May 09th, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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If the weapon fits the definition of a machine gun under South Carolina Statute 16-23-210 you face fines up to $10,000 and a prison sentence of up to 10 years. If the automatic weapon was used to otherwise commit another felony (assault, robbery etc) conviction can add additional prison sentence tacked on to the sentence you receive for the underlying felony.
Answered on May 09th, 2013 at 2:18 PM