It’s difficult to imagine a future where you might face federal weapons charges. Unfortunately, baseless charges can threaten you with a considerable amount of prison time, loss of access to personal property, and fines you can’t afford to pay. How are you supposed to keep your life on track if you don’t have the resources to challenge accusations level against you?
Mary E. Conn & Associates recommends that you work with a federal weapons charge attorney to create a defense that can protect your future. You can meet with the firm’s team of lawyers to discuss what strategies you can put in motion to reduce or waive the charges brought against you. These can include the following:
Common Federal Weapons Charges
You may face federal weapons charges if the government believes you have connections to this kind of illegal activity. Some of the most common federal weapons charges to plague an unexpected defendant can include the following:
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession of a weapon by a prohibited person
- Possession of a weapon in a gun-free area (schools, airports, government buildings, etc.)
- Weapons sales violations
- Use or possession of a weapon while committing another crime
- Weapons trafficking
The vast majority of these charges can see you face felony-degree consequences, including substantial fines and thousands of dollars in fines. It is recommended that you connect with a federal weapons charges defense attorney if you suspect that the government might accuse you of any of these violations.
You can connect with an attorney before the government reaches out to charge you. If you don’t have time to contact a representative, though, our team can meet with you post-arrest to discuss bail alongside your deserved defense.
Defenses Against Federal Weapons Charges
The defense you use to fight back against federal weapons charges will change depending on the specific circumstances that led to your arrest and charges. While you have the right, under most circumstances, to bear arms under the Constitution, you can’t rely on that all-encompassing right to protect you from wrongful criminal accusations.
Instead, you can work with an attorney to determine the value of defenses like the following:
- Not knowingly possessing a firearm
- Possession of a firearm under duress
- Possession of antique and disabled weapons
Our team can keep you up to date on the defenses most relevant to your case. Our lawyers continually strive to ensure that your defense challenges the prosecution’s responsibility to prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Using Evidence to Bolster Your Federal Weapons Charges Defense
You can’t advance a defense without backing it up with evidence. Fortunately, the team of lawyers working on your case can collaborate with tried-and-tested investigators to gather the data most relevant to your defense. You can count on an attorney to review case-related footage, documents, receipts, and electronic data tied to your arrest.
Our efforts in bringing together all of the paperwork and documentation related to your federal charges can help us prove that the charges brought against you do not reflect the reality of your situation. If you suspect the officers who arrested you engaged in bias or otherwise violated your rights, our team can also argue that those officers’ behaviors may invalidate your case.
You can also work with our team to build a suite of character witnesses to call throughout your trial. Character witnesses establish your character in conversations with a jury. If you can call on friends and loved ones to attest to your innocence, you have a better chance of protecting your rights from federal interference.
Let Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers Work for You
It’s intimidating to find yourself facing federal weapons charges. Know, however, that you don’t have to defend yourself against these life-changing charges alone. You can contact a criminal defense attorney today to discuss what defenses you can use to overcome the federal charges brought against you.
Mary E. Conn & Associates has worked for years to help people in your exact situation defend their futures from wrongful or exaggerated charges. If you want legal support, you can contact us online or call (713) 357-4190 to book a case evaluation with our attorneys.
