What are the elements of felon in possession?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Thurman, B265150 (Cal. App. 2016):
The elements of felon in possession are conviction of a felony and knowing possession, custody, or control of a firearm. (People v. Blakely (2014) 225 Cal.App.4th 1042, 1052.) "'A defendant possesses a weapon when it is under his dominion and control. [Citation.] A defendant has actual possession when the weapon is in his immediate possession or control. He has constructive possession when the weapon,
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