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# \[7] 10 - Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

**Offense Classification:** **Felony**

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#### **Definition:**

Possession of a prohibited weapon occurs when an individual **knowingly possesses or transports a weapon specifically banned under law**, regardless of licensing or intent. These weapons are considered unsafe for civilian use.

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#### **Prohibited Weapon Examples:**

* Silencers or suppressors
* Fully automatic firearms
* Ballistic knives
* Homemade bombs, Molotov cocktails
* Armor-piercing ammunition (in civilian settings)

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual **possessed or transported a weapon** explicitly banned by statute.
* The weapon was **not exempted for law enforcement, military, or special license holders**.
* The suspect had **no legal defense (e.g., antique, deactivated)**.

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#### **Penalties:**

* **Jail Time:** 5 to 10 years
* **Fine:** Up to $50,000
* **Weapon Confiscation and Destruction**
* **Probation Restrictions:** No weapons-related privileges

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#### **Related Charges:**

* **\[7] 9 - Illegal Sale of a Class 3 Weapon**
* **\[3] 18 - Possession of Contraband**
* **\[7] 14 - Defacing Serial Numbers on a Firearm**


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