I have been charged with and am going through the criminal process for possession of ammunition without a license in the state of Massachusetts, 269 s. 10, part h 1.
"(h)(1) Whoever owns, possesses or transfers a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition without complying with the provisions of section 129C of chapter 140 shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 2 years or by a fine of not more than $500. Whoever commits a second or subsequent violation of this paragraph shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 2 years or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or both. Any officer authorized to make arrests may arrest without a warrant any person whom the officer has probable cause to believe has violated this paragraph."
My lawyer told me today that, though this is considered a misdemeanor charge in the state of MA, under federal law, this is considered a felony, and a conviction would automatically deprive me of the right to own firearms or vote in any state of the union. This was news to me; is it correct? This could be the most important factor in whether I bargain or go to trial.
Best regards.

