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
There are several weapon crimes including:
- 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.
Montgomery & Walker County Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas W. Atkinson
People who have been charged with weapon related offenses in Montgomery and Walker County need to obtain the services of a qualified criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled prior weapon crime cases. Doug Atkinson is an aggressive weapon offense attorney who places every effort into his clients' defense. When people hire Doug Atkinson, they can be assured that they will be given thoughtful consideration, effective legal representation, and one-on-one counsel from an experienced, aggressive lawyer.
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