8.72 Firearms-Possession in Furtherance of Crime of Violence or Drug Trafficking Crime (18 U.S.C. Sec. 924(c)) is a federal law that prohibits the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. This law applies to any person who has been convicted of one of these crimes, regardless of whether they are a first-time offender or have prior convictions. There are two types of violations of this law: 1) Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime and 2) Possession of a firearm with the intent to use it during the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Violations of this law are punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both.
8.72 Firearms-Possession in Furtherance of Crime of Violence or Drug Trafficking Crime (18 U.S.C. Sec. 924(c)) is a federal law that prohibits the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. This law applies to any person who has been convicted of one of these crimes, regardless of whether they are a first-time offender or have prior convictions. There are two types of violations of this law: 1) Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime and 2) Possession of a firearm with the intent to use it during the commission of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Violations of this law are punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both.