San Diego Weapon Possession Defense Lawyer

Southern California Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Attorney

Possession of an illegal weapon and the unlawful possession of a weapon are crimes which may qualify as felony or serious misdemeanor offenses, with a state prison or county jail sentence involved. Unfortunately, the people accused of these crimes are often unknowingly in possession of an illegal weapon or legally purchased a weapon in another state or country which they did not register in California. Even if you have antique weapons in your house, you may be accused of a weapons offense.

San Diego weapon possession defense attorney James N. Dicks is experienced with charges involving firearm possession and possession of illegal weapons. Attorney James Dicks’ expertise in the area has proven invaluable in the weapon possession cases he takes on. California follows some of the most severe and restrictive set of laws concerning firearm and other weapon possession and registration. For instance, it is often a felony offense to carry a concealed firearm on your person or in your car. A felony has a minimum state prison sentence of one year.

Weapon Possession and 2nd Amendment Rights

In the 2nd amendment of the United States Constitution, American citizens’ right to bear arms is laid out in clear view, to be protected. However, the rise in gun crimes and crimes committed with other weapons has led specific state and federal legislature to be created that governs what types of weapons are permitted in each state as well as certain restrictions governing the ownership and possession of firearms and weapons. In California, it is illegal to possess a machine gun, nunchaku (nunchucks), armor piercing bullets, certain knives and daggers, a sawed off shotgun and many more weapons.

Defense lawyer James Dicks stays abreast of California laws governing weapons possession and helps those who have been charged with any type of weapon or firearms possession charge.

Accused of unlawful possession of a weapon in San Diego, California? Contact our offices today!