The D.A. is expected to pursue any firearm-related charges vigorously. The truth is that the country is currently particularly vulnerable to gun-related crimes. Don’t let the public’s or a prosecutor’s prejudice lead to a conviction you don’t merit or repercussions that aren’t appropriate for the offense. Read on to discover more about how we can assist you with these charges, and then contact Simmons Wagner, LLP for a free legal consultation at (949) 439-5857.
California is not one of the states that allows you to sell or exchange a gun without a permission
California has some of the most stringent firearm laws in the nation. California is not one of the states that allows residents to sell or trade weapons privately without a permission. When selling, leasing, or transferring a firearm, you must do it through a licensed dealer. You could be charged with selling unlicensed firearms if it isn’t.
Even if you have a legal permission, you may be charged
In fact, even people with a legitimate permission to sell guns may face penalties related to firearms. How? If the state believes you made mistakes such as failing to properly conduct a background check, selling a gun to a felon, or selling a gun to someone who was not otherwise permitted to possess one. If you sell illegal firearms or accessories, the state or federal government may file charges against you.
Every instance of guns misuse must be combated
These are serious charges that should not be taken lightly. Many individuals don’t aware that when you’re charged with these offenses, you’re not only charged once for all of the times you’ve breached the law.
Instead, you’re being charged with each and every alleged illegal transaction. Each of these offenses carries a potential sentence of up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. When you consider that you may be charged for many transactions, it’s simple to see how this might easily spiral out of control.
There is wonderful news to report
We understand that getting arrested for a gun violation appears to be a bad thing – and we agree. However, things aren’t as bad as you would believe – there is still hope. When you hire Simmons Wagner, LLP, we’ll start by looking at the evidence against you.
We can look for legal exclusions that can benefit your case, or we can look for criminal practices the cops employed to gather evidence. In that case, the evidence would be thrown out, and the charges would most likely be reduced or dismissed.
In some cases, accepting a plea bargain is the best option. If this is the best option for you, you can count on us to work relentlessly to get you the greatest offer possible. For a free legal consultation, call (949) 439-5857 today.