Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Conviction Upheld Posted on August 8, 2017September 4, 2017 by rlpatty Michael J. Bates appeals his conviction for Level 4 Felony Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, arguing that the trial court erred by excluding video that was recorded by a police officer’s body camera. Finding no reversible error, we affirm . . . If you need a criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis or the surrounding counties, contact attorney Randall Parr to begin discussing your case.