Weapons Charges

The Denver metro area weapons charges defense attorney at the Griffin Law Firm will aggressively defend the accused to help them resolve their case as favorably as possible.

While the Second Amendment gives American citizens the right to bear arms, there are a number of complicated laws that come into play when an individual chooses to exercise this right. In fact, both state and federal laws can dictate when or whether that person can carry a firearm, how that firearm or other weapon has to be carried. When a person somehow fails to comply with these laws, he or she can be charged with a weapons offense and may face some significant penalties upon conviction.

Types of Weapons Charges

Some of the specific types of weapons charges that may be filed against an individual can include:

• Unlawful possession of a weapon, which may be filed when a person is accused of carrying a concealed firearm or other deadly weapon without the proper permit or when that individual brings a firearm into a government building. This type of weapons charge is generally filed as a Class 2 misdemeanor and, as such, can be punishable by up to one year in jail upon conviction.
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, which can be filed when a person who has lost the right to own a firearm due to a prior criminal conviction is accused of possessing a firearm. Specifically, individuals who will generally lose their right to possess a firearm will typically include those who have lost this right as part of the terms of their probation or parole or who have been convicted of:
  • Any crime that is punishable by at least one year in prison
  • Domestic violence
  • A felony crime (including if a juvenile is convicted of an offense that is classified as a felony).

This weapons charge is usually filed as a Class 5 felony and, as such, can be punishable by up to three years in prison upon conviction.

Facing any type of criminal charges – including weapons charges – is an extremely serious matter, as a conviction could cost you your reputation, your career, your family and even your freedom.

If you or your loved one has been arrested for and/or formally charged with any type of weapons charge, the Griffin Law Firm is ready to immediately start providing you with the strongest possible defense both inside and outside the courtroom because we are committed to upholding the ideal that the accused are innocent until proven guilty. The Griffin Law Firm offers clients more than 18 years in criminal law experience. Part of this experience is aggressively defending the rights of the accused for the past four years.

Regardless of whether you have been charged with a weapons charge or you are facing multiple criminal charges in addition to the weapons charge, we will work relentlessly to help you obtain the best possible outcome to your case.

Contact Us Today

Let’s discuss your defense. To receive a complete evaluation of your case, along with professional advice regarding your best options for moving forward, contact us by calling 303-280-1070 or by emailing us using the form at the top of this page.