Fort Pierce Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving St Lucie County FL

General Criminal Defense Information

Topic: Weapons Charge Criminal Defense

A weapons charge, also commonly referred to as a gun charge, is a serious criminal offense which requires a serious attorney to protect your legal rights. In the state of Ohio, it is illegal to own, conceal, or carry a weapon without the proper license. The two basic types of gun licenses and permits include one that allows you to carry a weapon "openly", and one that allows you to "carry and conceal" a weapon.

A violation of any restriction of a gun license (permit) can result in criminal weapons charges or loosing your right to legally own, possess, or carry a weapon.

Being arrested with a weapon without the proper permit or license is a whole different situation. The ramifications of weapons charge (gun charge) without the proper license and permit is extremely serious; especially if you are arrested with firearm during the course of a crime.

Weapons (gun) charges may include, but are not limited to:

• Illegally concealed weapons
• Possession of stolen weapons
• Possession of unlicensed weapons
• Failure to register a firearm
• Felony Battery
• Possession of illegal sawed-off shotguns, automatic weapons, silencers and more
• Unlawful weapons sales or trafficking
• Purchasing weapons for someone else (straw purchase)
• Possession or use of a weapon on federal property
• Illegal possession of concealed weapon
• Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

A weapons (gun) charge conviction can be detrimental to your future goals, opportunities, and even your freedom. Depending upon the circumstances of the arrest and/or your prior criminal history, a weapons (gun) charge conviction could result in penalties such as:

• Hefty fines
• Potential jail or prison time
• Loss of your right to own, possess, carry, or use a weapon
• Suspension of your driving privileges
• Having your license revoked
• Attend mandatory anger management classes
• Community service
• Lengthy terms of probation
• Potential vehicle forfeiture
• Forfeiture of property or assets
• Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights
• And in the event of a capital crime, life imprisonment (without the possibility of parole) or the death penalty.

Protect your rights and freedoms. Contact an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney today!

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