San Diego Gun Charges Attorney

Unlawful Sale & Distribution of Firearms

California is one of the most severe states when it comes to firearms charges. Possession, sale and distribution are all criminal offenses covered under gun crimes. Often an unwitting and innocent person will be charged with a gun crime simply because he or she did not know the laws concerning ownership, registration and purchase of a firearm.

If you have been accused of the unlawful sale and distribution of a gun or firearm, it is important that you consult an attorney as soon as possible. You will need the help of an attorney who can actively assert and protect your rights so they are not violated in any way during the criminal process. San Diego gun charges defense lawyer James N. Dicks is familiar with California’s gun laws and how they affect people who sell, own or buy firearms.

Firearm Regulations in California

In California, in order to legally purchase a gun, you must obtain it from a licensed dealer, you must submit to a background check and you must wait 10 days until you can get the gun. You cannot possess a gun if you have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanor offenses. It is illegal to sell firearms without a proper permit, and it is illegal to sell or possess certain types of firearms which have military features (such as a machine gun or automatic rifle). Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are on the lookout for gun violations and the illegal sale or distribution of firearms and will not be lenient if you are found in violation of any laws or regulations.

Have you been accused of the unlawful sale or distribution of guns? Contact our offices today!