April 06, 2009, 11:33
JamesFederal law interplay with state law
Have a guy with a felony conviction in the federal system in 2002--getting off in 2005.
Defendant then in 2009 possess a .45 in his home along with some mary jane.
Arrested for the Mary Jane and gun confiscated.
Does the penal code offense of felon in possession of a firearm fit with a federal conviction for distribution of cocaine.