San Diego Concealed Weapons Lawyer
The consequence for a weapons crime, whether in the commission of a crime or on school grounds in juvenile cases, can be very serious. If a juvenile is charged with a violent or serious crime, he or she may be tried as an adult in criminal court. For adults and juveniles, a weapons true finding may also count as a strike under California's Three Strikes law. This is why you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.
At the law office of Richard F. Arroyo, I represent adults and juveniles who are facing a weapons charge. If you or your child has been charged with a weapons violation, you need an attorney right away. I have 30 years of experience defending individuals against many different types of criminal charges. For a free consultation, please call 619-370-9074 or contact us online.
San Diego Weapons Charge Attorney
A weapons conviction may be considered a strike under the Three Strikes law. Anyone with two violent or serious felony convictions can be sentenced to 25 years to life in prison if convicted of a third strike. Many items can be considered weapons, such as knives, guns, brass knuckles, sharpened screwdrivers, clubs, bats and chains.
Because most school districts have a zero-tolerance policy regarding weapons, it is not unusual for school children or teens to be charged with a weapons offense just for possessing the weapon on school grounds.
Weapons charges are also common in gang activity. If you are charged with a weapons crime as part of a gang crime, you will face serious penalties, including jail or prison time.
Weapons charges can include:
- Possession
- Felon in possession of a firearm or weapon
- Assault
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Burglary and robbery
- Gang-related violence
- School shootings
To fight your weapons charge, I will examine the circumstances of your arrest, including the search and seizure issues. I will also negotiate with prosecutors and to try to keep you out juvenile hall.
To make an appointment with me, a Chula Vista gun charge defense attorney, please contact my law firm online or call 619-370-9074 today.
