Gilbert Weapons and Firearms Crime Attorney
Charges related to weapons and firearms crimes can result in significant penalties for a person if they are convicted. Unfortunately, these cases can become complicated. At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, our team is here to help if you need a Gilbert weapons and firearms crime attorney by your side. We have the resources necessary to conduct thorough investigations into these situations, and we are not afraid to stand up to aggressive prosecutors to ensure you are treated fairly. Contact our legal team today for the strong defense you deserve.
Why Turn to the Ciccarelli Law Offices?
- At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, we provide a client-centered approach to every case that we take. This means that our clients deal directly with their attorney, not a paralegal or legal assistant.
- Attorney Lee Ciccarelli leads a team of skilled and experienced lawyers who work together to build the strongest possible defense strategy for every client.
- We work with clients to provide reasonable rates because we understand that access to affordable legal assistance is crucial when standing up to aggressive prosecutors.
How Will an Attorney Help a Weapons or Firearms Charge?
The role of an attorney in these situations will be to handle every aspect of the charges on behalf of the client. An attorney will recognize that a person could face up to 21 years in prison if they are convicted of a weapons or firearms charge, and they will investigate every aspect of the situation. In Arizona, some of the defenses that an attorney may work on include the following:
- Showing that there is insufficient evidence to prove the charges.
- Showing the individual charged had no intention of committing a crime
- Proving that the use of the firearm was related to self-defense or the defense of property
- Showing the law enforcement authorities did not properly conduct their arrest or investigation
Weapons and Firearms Crimes Penalties in Gilbert
In Gilbert, Arizona, there are various types of weapons and firearms charges that a person could face. All of the charges listed here must be taken seriously, as they can result in significant time in prison upon conviction.
- Misconduct involving weapons (A.R.S. 13-3102). With this law, officials can bring charges against a person under the following circumstances:
- Possession of a firearm that has the serial number removed
- Committing a violent crime while carrying a gun
- Possessing an illegally modified gun
- Possessing a sawed-off shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches long
- Being a convicted felon or illegal immigrant in possession of a firearm
- Disorderly conduct with a weapon (A.R.S. 13-2904). In Arizona, individuals can face disorderly conduct with a weapon charges if they knowingly and recklessly display, handle, or discharge a firearm.
- Unlawful discharge of firearms (A.R.S. 13-3107). Arizona law makes it illegal to discharge a firearm in a criminally negligent way inside a municipality.
- Drive-by shooting (A.R.S. 13-1209). A person could face drive-by shooting charges if they intentionally discharge their firearm from a motor vehicle at another individual, an occupied vehicle, or an occupied structure. Additional charges will apply if any person is injured or killed as a result of the drive-by shooting.
Call a Gilbert Weapons and Firearms Crimes Attorney Today
Lee Ciccarelli leads a team that brings critical experience in defending weapons and firearms charges in Gilbert, Arizona. Recognized by peers as Super Lawyers and our clients with Hundreds of Five Star Reviews, we know how seriously and devastating a Gilbert Arizona criminal investigation, prosecution and/or a conviction will be involving gun charges. At Ciccarelli Law Offices, your Success is Our Mission.
If you or somebody you love has been arrested and is facing charges related to weapons or firearms crimes, reach out to the team at the Ciccarelli Law Offices for help as soon as possible. Our attorneys have a track record of success handling complex criminal defense cases in Chandler and across Arizona. We understand the severity of weapons and firearms charges, which is why we conduct independent investigations. We want to understand every aspect of the claims against you. When you need a Gilbert weapons and firearms crimes attorney, contact our legal team today.