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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
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.