Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Gun Offenses and Weapons Violations in Southern California
In California and the rest of the U.S. it is illegal to carry or own a gun without the proper permit. These laws are in place in an attempt to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals who may use them to commit crimes. If a gun is involved the commission of a crime, this will result in an automatic felony offense and add up to 5 years to your prison sentence. If the crime involves a death, you may be sentenced to life in prison or even the death penalty. Most cases that have ended with convictions in the last few years are from cases involving the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and the use or possession of a firearm during a felony criminal act.
At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, we understand what strategies may be successful in defending cases involving gun offenses. Your defense lawyer at our firm may use a defense strategy involving fourth amendment rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. In many gun offense cases, these rights may have been violated due to the improper gathering of evidence or an illegal search and seizure by law enforcement.
Gun Offenses in California
At the law offices of James E. Blatt we represent all types of federal gun offense cases throughout Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura, including the following:
- Interstate transportation of firearms
- Unlawful manufacturing, modification or sale of firearms
- Firearm possession in the commission of a violent crime
- Gun possession in the commission of a narcotics trafficking offense
- Felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition
- Fugitive in possession of a firearm or ammunition
- Addict in possession of firearm or ammunition
- Illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition
- Individual dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces in possession of a firearm or ammunition
- Other prohibited persons in possession of firearms or ammunition
Gun offense cases often start with law enforcement searching you or your property. They may involve sting operations and the use of confidential informants. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt we will examine the facts of your federal gun offense case for violations that can critically affect the federal prosecutor’s case against you. It is very important that you consult a federal crimes defense lawyer at our firm today. Every lawyer at our offices provides outstanding defense, understands federal gun offense laws and will fight to protect your fourth amendment rights in a federal court!
Charged with a federal gun offense? Contact an attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt today!
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