Los Angeles Weapon Crime Defense Lawyers

There are many circumstances under which Californians can legally carry a weapon. However, most of us need special permits to carry weapons. The only exceptions are law enforcement personnel such as police officers or special agents who can be approved for certain types of weapons. Some people believe that it is their right (not a privilege) to carry a weapon and therefore, may end up breaking California weapons laws and they may do so intentionally or unintentionally. Breaking these weapons laws in Los Angeles can have serious consequences. You may face jail time or hefty fines depending on the type of weapon that is confiscated, the quantity of weapons and their intended use.

If you are facing Los Angeles weapons charges, you would be well-advised to immediately hire a Los Angeles weapon violation defense attorney who will help protect your legal rights. At Wallin & Klarich, we understand the seriousness of a Los Angeles weapons charge. However, we can present many defenses that could yield a positive outcome in your case. For example, you may have been acting in self defense or you were following your constitutional rights to bear arms. Whatever weapons you were found in possession of (knives, switchblades, illegal guns, assault weapons), you could possibly be facing a felony charge.

Penalties if convicted for weapons charges could include a jail or prison sentence; heavy fines; probation; loss of right to own a deadly weapon; or other sentencing such as community service. Our highly skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can help you irrespective of other serious you may be facing in combination with your weapons charges – such as, assault, homicide, manslaughter or domestic violence. We will work aggressively and proactively to get the charges dropped or lowered. Here are some of the common weapons charges for which we have successfully represented clients:

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

It takes a highly skilled Los Angeles weapons violation lawyer at Wallin & Klarich to sort out the law, look at the circumstances and build the best possible defense to get your charges dismissed. If you are facing a weapons charge in Los Angeles County, please contact us for a free consultation today.