Illegal Weapon Possession
A person may be charged with illegal possession of weapons if one has actual or constructive possession of a deadly weapon such as a gun, knife, etc, and the person is either not allowed to possess such a deadly weapon as a condition of a prior conviction or the possession is inconsistent with the laws for registration and possession of deadly weapons.
Consequences for a conviction on the charge of Illegal Possession of Weapons include:
- Long or short-term imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Loss of the right to own a deadly weapon
- Significant fines
- Other
Criminal Defense
Defenses of Illegal Possession of Weapons may potentially include:
- Showing insufficient evidence
- Proving factual innocence
- Other
Our Criminal Case page provides more information on the following:
- Why you may receive a stiffer sentence
- What you can do to improve the outcome of your case
- What The Cochran Firm can do to help you