Weapon Cases
A person commits an offense if he intentionally or
knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs,
or sells: an explosive weapon, a machine gun, a
short-barrel firearm, a firearm silencer, a switchblade
knife, knuckles, armor-piercing ammunition, a chemical
dispensing device, or a zip gun.
A prohibited weapon offense may be classified as
misdemeanor or felony offense. Classification will
depend upon the type of weapon involved, the type of
crime committed, if another person sustained bodily
injury, the extent of the person's bodily injuries, if
the accused has prior criminal convictions, and if the
accused has prior weapon convictions. If the accused has
prior criminal convictions, and/or if the accused caused
bodily injury to another person, it is very likely that
his/her criminal charges will be enhanced.
If you have been charged with a weapon crime,
especially a crime involving the illegal use of a
firearm, it is important that you retain the services of
a skilled criminal defense attorney. If you are
convicted of a weapon crime, you face life-altering
criminal penalties that could negatively impact your
future. For this reason, it is in your best interest to
hire an attorney who can defend you both in and out of
court and protect your individual rights.
Types of Weapon Crimes:
- unlawful carrying of a weapon
- places weapons prohibited
- unlawful possession of a firearm
- prohibited weapon
- unlawful transfer of certain weapons
- hoax bombs
- components of explosives
- making a firearm accessible to a child
Weapon Crime Penalties:
Any person who is convicted of a weapon crime may be
sentenced with jail or prison time, fines,
probation, parole, and community service. Additionally,
the person's weapon conviction will show up on his/her
criminal record, which is accessible to the public. When
a person has a weapon crime conviction on his/her
criminal record, it can be very difficult for him/her to
obtain employment, housing, and education opportunities.
