Carrying a Loaded Firearm Charges

Carrying a loaded firearm in public is a criminal offense that is taken very seriously by police, courts and district attorneys. If you have been arrested for carrying a loaded firearm, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Riverside criminal firearms defense attorney right away. The penalties you will face if convicted are harsh; a criminal record will follow you throughout your life, affecting your career, ability to secure employment and other aspects of your life. At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside criminal firearms lawyers are skilled, knowledgeable and experienced, providing sound, effective legal counsel to our clients.

It would seem that being charged with carrying a loaded firearm is fairly straightforward, but it really isn't, considering that Penal Code 12031 PC is a complex code, filled with exceptions, technicalities and other legal jargon. This is why it is essential that you consult with an experienced Riverside criminal firearms defense lawyer, who can wade through the red tape to provide you with the best possible defense. If you are arrested for carrying a firearm that is loaded, either on your person or in your vehicle, it could be charged as a felony or misdemeanor, depending upon the circumstances and your criminal history.

Our Riverside criminal firearms attorneys know what prosecutors must do to prove your guilt; we also know of many effective defenses that may be used on your behalf. For the district attorney to prove that you were carrying a loaded firearm (in a public place), he or she must prove that a) you carried a firearm that was loaded in your vehicle or on your person, b) you knew you were carrying a firearm, and, c) at the time you were carrying a loaded firearm, you were in a public area.

What will a Riverside criminal firearms defense lawyer do to protect your rights? First of all, he/she will investigate the charges against you, and examine evidence brought by the prosecutor. Once your attorney has reviewed your case to ensure that no errors were made, he/she will explore all of the possible defenses, for example that you did not know you were carrying the firearm. This is an effective defense when a gun or firearm is located in a bag that you are carrying, a car, or other areas besides on your person, tucked into your sock or waistband. Your lawyer may use the defense that the firearm was not loaded, or that you did not carry it into an incorporated city, public street, public place, etc.

At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside criminal firearms defense attorneys realize that often times, police fabricate evidence or provide inaccurate information on police reports - they are not beyond reproach. If you have been charged with carrying a loaded firearm, contact our office today for a free consultation. Our skill, years of experience and in-depth understanding of California's firearms laws make us the unparalleled choice for legal representation.

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