Assault Weapon Charges & Assault Weapon Defense Riverside

Have you been charged with a criminal offense involving assault weapons? If so, it is critical that you contact an experienced Riverside assault weapons defense lawyer right away. At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, we work diligently to protect our clients' legal rights and freedom. For over two decades, we have provided clients with the skill, knowledge and aggressive approach necessary to secure the best possible outcome. When searching Riverside assault defense attorneys to find capable representation, experience and knowledge count.

When you have been accused of possessing assault weapons, assaulting another person with a deadly weapon, or any related violation, it is to your advantage to consult with an assault weapons defense lawyer in Riverside. Assault weapons is a term that refers to pistols, shotguns and some semiautomatic rifles with a pistol grip and detachable magazine, having the ability to fire only one time when the trigger is pulled. All AK series including AKM, AKS, AK 475, AK 47, 56, and AK made in China are considered assault weapons. Under California's Penal Code section 12285, those with a registered assault weapon may possess it only under certain conditions.

Other than in very specific circumstances, California Penal Code 12280 PC bans selling, lending, manufacturing or possessing any type of assault weapon. As skilled Riverside assault weapons defense lawyers, we are familiar with legal proceedings and how prosecutors work in these cases. The prosecutor must prove your guilt by demonstrating that you imported, transported, manufactured, distributed, sold or gave, or possessed an assault weapon, that you did what you have been charged of with total or reasonable knowledge, and that you had reasonable knowledge that the characteristics of the weapon you sold/possessed/distributed/manufactured/transported make that weapon an assault weapon. This is not easy to prove beyond a reasonable doubt; a qualified Riverside assault weapons defense lawyer will work to build the most effective defense strategy for your individual situation.

What can an attorney do to defend you? Some of the defenses a skilled assault weapons attorney in Riverside may use to defend a client include:

Police misconduct - police fabricated evidence, or discovered that you possessed an assault weapon while performing an illegal search (without your consent, a valid warrant, etc.).

Entrapment - When the accused can prove that police coerced or persuaded you in to violating the law, entrapment may be used as a defense.

Illegal search and seizure - Police must have your voluntary consent, a valid California search warrant or a reasonable belief that at some point (either current or in the past), you were engaged in criminal activity in order to search your home or property for assault weapons.

If you are convicted on assault weapons charges and the offense is charged as a felony, you will face 4, 6 or 8 years in the California State Prison, perhaps longer depending on other factors. This sentence is per assault weapon involved in the transaction, so if you were in possession of 2 assault weapons, you would spend 8, 12 or 16 years in prison. It is clear why you should consult with a competent Riverside assault weapons attorney immediately if you have been charged with a criminal offense.

At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside assault weapons defense attorneys offer our clients unparalleled legal guidance and reputation. We know the laws and how police and prosecutors work, which gives us a huge advantage when defending our clients. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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