Philadelphia Weapons Charge Attorney
Charged with a Weapons Offense in Pennsylvania?
As a U.S. Citizen you have certain a right to bear arms; however, the government
does place limitations on weapon possession and use in order to maintain
public safety. There are certain laws in the state of Pennsylvania related
to firearms.
If you have been charged with violating any of the state’s laws related
to weapons, you could be facing serious penalties and a mark on your criminal
record. It is important that you retain the services of a qualified and
aggressive Philadelphia weapons offense lawyer to protect your rights
throughout the duration of your case.
Call Parkinson, Tarpey & Lloyd for the tough defense you need - (215) 352-3432.
Types of Weapons Charges in Pennsylvania
No matter the severity of your weapons or firearms offense, know that our
heavyweight trial attorneys have over 40 years of experience defending
the rights of individuals throughout Philadelphia. Below we have laid
out some of the most common types of offenses along with their corresponding
penalties.
Possession of a Firearm Prohibited: You are unable to possess a firearm of any kind if you have been previously
convicted of a felony crime. This could include murder, kidnapping, arson,
burglary, aggravated assault, and other related offenses. Undocumented
immigrants and those dishonorably discharged from the military are also
unable to possess weapons of any kind. If you are caught possessing a
weapon, you could face felony charges.
Carrying a Firearm with No License: Unless you have a valid concealed carry license, it is considered a felony
to carry your firearm in your car or on your person outside of your home
or business.
Possession of Criminal Instruments: Using any form of a dangerous weapon or even items of body armor with
the purpose of performing a criminal action, you could be looking at up
to five years in prison.
Possessing a Weapon on School Property: If you are found with a dangerous weapon or firearm on the campus of a
school, you could be charged with a second-degree felony. Penalties could
include up to 10 years in prison.
Serious charges also exist for selling offensive weapons, altering a firearm,
or making repairs to dangerous weapons with no common lawful purpose.
Have a fierce advocate on your side if you have been arrested for any
type of weapons charge in Philadelphia.
With
proven results in and out of court, you can rely on our top-rated legal team.
Getting the Defense You Need in Philadelphia
Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is a state with an extremely high rate of gun
violence so the laws regarding weapons are extremely strict. This also
means that law enforcement is on high alert when it comes to gun-related
crimes, which could easily get you wrongly accused due to hyperawareness.
Let our accomplished
criminal defense attorneys come to your aid and advocate on your behalf. We can investigate
every aspect of your weapons charges, looking to see if your rights have
been violated in any way. With experience as
former prosecutors, we understand how both sides of the courtroom operate.
Retain our Philadelphia defense attorneys and knockout your weapons charges
with our help – get your
free initial case evaluation today.