Firearms Crime Defense Attorney

Are you facing charges related to the illegal possession of firearms or other weapons?

Certain types of weapons are illegal in California. You may also be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to prior criminal convictions or restraining orders. The regulations in this regard tend to be quite complex, so it is important that you have legal representation to help you along the way.

Can I own a firearm if I have a prior felony conviction?

If you have ever been convicted of a felony, then you cannot legally possess a firearm or ammunition. If you are found in possession of a firearm, you may face additional felony charges.

Misdemeanor cases involving firearms.

As an example, most misdemeanor cases involving the use of firearms result in a 10-year ban. A judge can also order that your possession of firearms be restricted during probation, even if the restriction is not an automatic part of your conviction and sentence.

Use of firearms in cases of domestic violence.

In the state of California, most domestic violence convictions result in an automatic 10-year ban on gun possession. You may also be prohibited from owning firearms for the rest of your life under federal law.
Even where you are allowed to own and have firearms, the law in California and throughout the United States (federal law) is permeated with complex regulations, specifying the types of firearms you cannot legally possess and those you may legally own.

Illegal weapon modifications

Some types of guns become illegal for the simple reason that they have been modified in a certain way or for the lack of particular safety features. Contact us today at Kannan Law Firm to discuss these and other firearms charges.