New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham proposes raising firearm possession by felons to a second-degree felony with a minimum 9-year sentence.
New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, seeks tougher penalties during the upcoming special legislative session. Her office aims to increase jail time for convicted felons caught with firearms, proposing to raise possession of a firearm to a second-degree felony with a minimum sentence of nine years. Data shows felons with firearms have reached pre-pandemic levels, and the governor's office looks to enhance community safety.
July 05, 2024
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