Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 11th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-11THCIR-O35-3-CR
• Format: Word

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Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime is a federal offense in the United States. This offense is commonly referred to as the “felon in possession” statute, and is defined as knowingly possessing any firearm or ammunition by a person who has previously been convicted of a felony. There are two types of Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime: 1. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime: This type of crime involves possessing a firearm with the intention of using it in the commission of a violent crime. This includes crimes such as robbery, assault, and murder. 2. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug-Trafficking Crime: This type of crime involves possessing a firearm with the intent to facilitate the sale or distribution of controlled substances. This includes crimes such as drug dealing, drug manufacturing, and drug trafficking. The penalties for Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime vary depending on the circumstances of the offense. Generally, the punishment for such offenses is a prison sentence of up to 10 years, and a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, a person convicted of this offense may be prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms in the future.

Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime is a federal offense in the United States. This offense is commonly referred to as the “felon in possession” statute, and is defined as knowingly possessing any firearm or ammunition by a person who has previously been convicted of a felony. There are two types of Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime: 1. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime: This type of crime involves possessing a firearm with the intention of using it in the commission of a violent crime. This includes crimes such as robbery, assault, and murder. 2. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug-Trafficking Crime: This type of crime involves possessing a firearm with the intent to facilitate the sale or distribution of controlled substances. This includes crimes such as drug dealing, drug manufacturing, and drug trafficking. The penalties for Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Violent Crime or Drug-Trafficking Crime vary depending on the circumstances of the offense. Generally, the punishment for such offenses is a prison sentence of up to 10 years, and a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, a person convicted of this offense may be prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms in the future.