Hollywood Weapons Charges Defense Attorneys

There are many circumstances that allow for an individual to legally carry a weapon, but you need a special permit to do so. For example, you can be approved for a handgun if you are a police officer, detective, special agent or need a weapon for certain religious reasons. Some people believe that carrying a weapon is their right and is not a privilege and therefore may intentionally or unintentionally disobey California weapons laws. Doing so can allow for law enforcement to issue you a hefty fine or immediately arrest you.

Your Legal Right to Bear Arms

 If you are facing weapons charges you must hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately in order to protect your rights under law. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt we are highly aware of the seriousness that a weapons charge can bring. However, there are many defenses that can be presented in order to show your innocence. An experienced attorney at our firm can look to prove that you were acting in self defense or that you were following your amendment rights to bear arms. Whether the weapons charges you are facing involve legal or illegal guns, knives, switchblades or any other type of weapon you could be facing a possible felony charge.

Penalties for a felony weapons charge include:

• Jail or prison sentence
• Heavy fines
• Community service
• Probation
• Probation loss of right to own a deadly weapon

California Professional Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Hollywood criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt offer aggressive defense for individuals facing any type of criminal offense in California.  Regardless of whether or not your weapons charge is coupled with other more serious crimes such as manslaughter, homicide, assault and battery or a domestic violence issue, we can assist you.  As professional Hollywood criminal defense attorneys we will fight to have charges lowered or dropped whenever possible. You can trust us to provide your case with personal attention and superior commitment!

The following are common weapons charges in California:

• Possession of a concealed firearm or illegal weapon
• Unlawfully discharging a firearm
• Brandishing a firearm or illegal weapon
• Carrying a concealed and loaded firearm in a vehicle
• Unlawful sale of a firearm or illegal weapons
• Felon in possession of a firearm

If you or a family member is facing a weapons charge, contact the Law Offices of James E. Blatt to speak with a knowledgeable Hollywood weapons charges lawyer who is on your side. Our criminal defense lawyers have been defending clients for over 35 years and are dedicated to protecting your rights!

Facing weapons charges in Hollywood, California? Contact an attorney at our firm today!