Weapon Crimes in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

The majority of weapons crimes in our state involve guns, but weapons charges can also be brought against one for the use of knives, clubs, switchblades, and martial arts weapons. If you are facing weapons charges, you should consult with a Manhattan Beach criminal defense attorney right away, as you may harshly punished in the event that you are convicted. The penalties you face may be increased substantially if your weapons charges include the injury or death of one or more individuals.

Any legal proceeding that involves being accused of a weapons crime must, out of necessity, include physical evidence of the crime, including the weapon itself, and any ammunition used. We at The Law Offices of Decio Rangel Jr. understand this, and so we work closely with professional investigators to analyze this evidence for details or clues that lead to the exoneration of the client. Our goal is to introduce doubt as regards the prosecution’s claims, and obtain a case resolution in which the client’s charges are reduced or dismissed. Contact our offices if you have been arrested for a weapons crime, and we will put our experience to work in providing you with aggressive defense in your case.

Weapon Crime Penalties

You will want to do everything possible to avoid a weapons crime conviction, as the penalties you face will have the potential to be very severe. They may include:

• Loss of the right to possess firearms or other weapons
• Immediate forfeiture of your firearms
• Steep fines
• Community service
• Probation
• Incarceration in jail or prison

Have you been arrested and charged with a weapon crime? Contact a Manhattan Beach criminal defense lawyer who will thoroughly investigate your charges in an effort to obtain evidence that may exonerate you.