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Weapons offencesPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

18 U.S.C. § 924(a)(8) — violation of § 922(g) (prohibited persons)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 15 years
Fine
Fines via 18 U.S.C. § 3571

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A) — using / carrying a firearm during a crime of violence or drug trafficking crimePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Minimum 5 years (possess) / 7 years (brandish) / 10 years (discharge)
Fine
No fine in § 924(c)

Consecutive to the underlying offence; no probation.

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(B)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Minimum 10 years (short-barrelled rifle / shotgun / semiauto assault weapon) / 30 years (machinegun / destructive device / silencer)
Fine
No fine in § 924(c)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(C)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Minimum 25 years (2nd+ offence); life if machinegun / destructive device / silencer
Fine
No fine in § 924(c)

18 U.S.C. § 924(e) — Armed Career Criminal Act (3+ qualifying priors)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Minimum 15 years (upper bound NOT verified from official text)
Fine
Fines via 18 U.S.C. § 3571

Source

Statute
18 U.S.C. § 924
Official source
uscode.house.gov
Verification status
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. The ACCA upper bound (§ 924(e)) was not verified from official text.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: State law, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.