Under Massachusetts criminal law, it unlawful for any person to, while in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, have in his possession or under his control a firearm with a serial number or identification number that been removed, defaced, altered, obliterated or mutilated in any manner.
Under Massachusetts criminal law, the crime of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269, Section 11B.
Legal Elements of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony
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In order to be found guilty of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony under Massachusetts criminal law, there must be strong evidence of the following legal elements:
- that the defendant committed or attempted to commit a felony
- that while doing so, the defendant knowingly possessed a firearm or had a firearm under his or her control
- that the serial or identification number on that firearm had been removed, defaced, altered, obliterated or mutilated in some manner
- the defendant knew that the serial or identification number had been removed, defaced, altered, obliterated or mutilated
Potential Punishment if Convicted of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony in Massachusetts
The potential consequences for Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony, if convicted, in the Commonwealth may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269, Section 11B.
If convicted, a defendant may be imprisoned for a term of not less than 2 ½ years nor more than 5 years in state prison or in a jail or house of correction for a term of not less than 6 months nor more than 2 ½ years.
If you have been charged with Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number while Committing a Felony call (508) 213-9113 to schedule a free consultation with top rated Massachusetts Gun Defense Attorneys of the Law Office of John L. Calcagni III.
