STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks, right, makes a court appearance with his attorney Tai Bogan July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During his brief appearance the state agreed to let federal prosecutors take over Meeks' case. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks looks at family members during a court appearance July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During his brief appearance the state agreed to let federal prosecutors take over Meeks' case. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks, right, looks at family members during a court appearance July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During his brief appearance the state agreed to let federal prosecutors take over Meeks' case. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks is led away by bailiffs following a court appearance July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During his brief appearance the state agreed to let federal prosecutors take over Meeks' case. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks, right, makes a court appearance with his attorney Tai Bogan July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During his brief appearance the state agreed to let federal prosecutors take over Meeks' case. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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STOCKTON, CA - JULY 08: Jeremy Meeks is led into the courtroom prior to a brief appearance July 8, 2014 in Stockton, California. During the appearance the state agreed to hand over prosecution of Meeks' case to federal authorities. Meeks was arrested on felony weapon charges June 18 as part of a Stockton police gang sweep. His booking photo was posted to the Stockton police Facebook page and has garnered media attention and secured him a Hollywood agent due to his model-like features. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
That one charge could lead to up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, KXTV reports.
It cites San Joaquin County District Attorney spokesman Robert Himelblau as stating federal gun charges lead to longer prison sentences.
What’s more, in the federal legal system, pictures and videos are not permitted.
So, this could be your lot for a while…
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Jeremy Meeks was arrested on felony weapons charges
Convicted felon Meeks, whose mugshot had at time of press been shared more than 12,000 times and attracted over 100,000 likes, has insisted he is a changed man.
The father-of-two, who served nine years in prison after being convicted of grand theft and was described by Stockton police as “one of the most violent criminals in the… area”, said: “I appreciate that but I really just want them to know that this is really not me, I’m not some kingpin.”
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According to a fundraising website set up by someone claiming to be Meeks's mother, this is him and his son...
Meanwhile, one woman claiming to be Meeks’s mother has set up a fundraising page with a goal of $25,000.
Along with several pictures of someone who certainly looks like Meeks, is the note: “Please help. My son was taken into custody on his way to work.
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And again...
“He is a working man with a son. He is being stereotyped due to old tattoos.”
17 Funniest Mugshots
Kelsey Smith (01 of17)
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Arrested for: Drink-driving. (credit:Volusia County SO / Rex Features)
Marsia Emanuel(02 of17)
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Arrested for: Beating up a bus driver. She was found later at home where she dropped her underpants in front of police. (credit:Polk County Sheriff's Department)
Gregory Liascos(03 of17)
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Arrested for: Breaking into the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals. He was later found in, yes, a wooded area. (credit:Washington County Sheriff's Office / AP)
Randon Reid(04 of17)
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Arrested for: Flight. As in, fleeing from the authorities. Not actual flight (see Batman). (credit:Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
James Brown(05 of17)
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Arrested for: Domestic violence.
Johnathan Washburn(06 of17)
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Arrested for: Hitting a man on the head with a skateboard after he took a picture of his bizarre triple-mohawk hairstyle. (credit:Austin Police Dept.)
Oneal Morris(07 of17)
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Arrested for: Posing as a doctor and filling a women's buttocks with cement, mineral oil and flat-tyre sealant. (credit:Miami Gardens Police Department)
Cory Smits(08 of17)
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Arrested for: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. (credit:Manitowoc Sheriff's Dept. )
Nic Cage(09 of17)
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Arrested for: Domestic battery. (credit:Splash)
Albert Tejeda(10 of17)
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Arrested for: Fleeing during a traffic stop. He was easily found later due to, yes, the tattoos on his face. (credit:Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
Mug Shot: (11 of17)
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Arrested for: Smashing statues and furniture (because God told him to do it). (credit:Farmington Police Department )
Ranaldo Jack(12 of17)
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Arrested for: Attempted burglary. Police found him stuck in a woman's chimney - hence the soot. (credit:Gwinnett County Jail)
Patrick Francis Brooks(13 of17)
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Arrested for: Burglary, receiving stolen property, forgery and violating the terms of his parole for a previous conviction. His mugshot wasn't exactly repentant. (credit:Shasta County Sheriff's Office)
Kid Rock(14 of17)
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Arrested for: Being involved in a brawl in a waffle house. (credit:Getty Images)