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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 29805

Possession of Gun After Certain Misdemeanors

Having a gun within 10 years of certain misdemeanors.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You had a gun
  2. 2You had a listed misdemeanor conviction in 10 years

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.