What is the penalty for possession of a concealable weapon by an alien?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Lovato, 258 Cal.App.2d 290, 65 Cal.Rptr. 638 (Cal. App. 1968):

1 Under Penal Code section 12021 possession of a concealable weapon by an alien is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or by imprisonment in the county jail or by a fine, or by both a fine and imprisonment in the county jail. However, until sentence is imposed the offense is deemed a felony and remains a felony if no judgment is pronounced (People v. Banks, 53 Cal.2d 370, 1 Cal.Rptr. 669, 348 P.2d 102; People v. Lippner, 219 Cal. 395, 26 P.2d 457).

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