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so if you commit a crime
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and you are in possession of a firearm
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during the commission of that crime
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the most typical uh effect of that is
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a sentencing enhancement meaning you’re
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going to be
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punished or the government’s going to be
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looking to punish you on the underlying
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offense but then add additional
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punishment
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for the fact that you used a firearm now
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if the firearm was used
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and it resulted in injury or
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death to another person that is going to
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be a complicating factor for sure
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if you have a prior felon felony
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conviction
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and you’re considered to be a felon a
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possession that could generate
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not only enhancements but also
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additional charges for the fact that you
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are
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a felon in possession so possession of a
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firearm during an underlying
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crime can have many different effects
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but all of them
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ultimately are to add more punishment to
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the underlying crime