SACRAMENTO GUN AND WEAPONS CHARGES LAWYERS
California weapons offenses carry very serious criminal consequences. However, the criminal consequences will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the allegations against you. Some of these circumstances include:
» The type of weapon involved
» What the weapon was used for
» If there was a loaded firearm
» If the weapon was concealed
» If drugs were involved
The distinction between a misdemeanor and felony weapon charge is also important. Most weapons offenses in California are charged as felonies. However, illegal possession of weapons charges can be negotiated down to a misdemeanor. In either case, the consequences may include one or more of the following:
» Jail sentences
» Prison sentences
» Significant fines
» Probation
» Deprivation of personal property
» Loss of employment
» Preclusion from various jobs
» Discharge from military
» Prohibition against owning firearms (possibly for life!)
A lot of times the issue in these type of cases is the search made by the officers and whether it was lawful. A skilled weapon charges attorney should be able to throw out these charges if he successfully challenges the search in which a weapon or gun is found as a result.
The most common weapons violations in California are listed below:
» Assault with a deadly weapon
» Brandishing (guns, knives, etc.)
» Concealed weapons
» Felon in possession of a firearm
» Gun enhancements
» Illegal sales of firearms
» Illegal weapons possession
» Illegal transportation of weapons
» Possession in commission of drug offense
» Possession of a firearm near schools
» Possession of a loaded firearm
If you have been charged with a crime, contact Criminal Defense Attorneys of Sacramento today!
(916) 444-2960 -- info@sacdefense.com