Originally Posted by FWAAA
Generally, any violation of law punishable by a prison term of more than one year is a felony. And any violation of law punishable by a prison term of up to ten years is most certainly a felony. I'm surprised an ex-cop doesn't know that.
As I have posted previously, the CFR provisions you keep citing have nothing to do with criminalizing the prohibited items list. None whatsoever.
You are correct about the sentencing. I knew that. I am nit picking. Even though it is a term of 10 years, the term felony isnt in that CFR. MY point on the CFR is that it is a violation of Federal Law, therefore it is a crime. Just like your point about the term felony not being in the CFR, there are two types adjudications: Civil and Criminal. IF you violate a law that is in place for the good of the public as in title 49, its a crime with a civil penalty. Probably due to the fact that the government doesnt want to mess with the sentencing issues and the backlog. At least that is my take on it.