If you are charged with a weapons offense, it can be a frightening time in your life. You likely know that gun charges are serious business, and you might be wondering how the outcome of the situation will affect your life. It can be easy to get overwhelmed when facing gun charges, but an experienced attorney can help you through the process and work to get you the best possible outcome. Contact our Oklahoma City criminal defense attorneys at the office of Josh Lee & Associates today for a free consultation and to learn how we can help you minimize the lasting effects of these charges.
Why Choose Us?
Gun charges can carry serious penalties, so you need an attorney who has experience representing clients facing these situations. The founding attorney, Josh Lee, at Josh Lee & Associates has over 20 years of experience, and he has dedicated most of his career to representing defendants in criminal matters. At our office, you will always get direct access to your attorney, and we will take the time to get to know you and every detail of your case. Our extensive experience in this area of the law allows us to put together a defense strategy to help get you the outcome you desire. Give our weapons offenses lawyer in Oklahoma City, OK a call today to get the legal representation you deserve.
Common Types Of Weapons Offenses
Even though Oklahoma loves the Second Amendment, there are some situations in which you cannot legally carry or use a firearm. For instance, it is generally against the law to carry a firearm onto school grounds, into a government building, or into a jail or courthouse (Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1277). Additionally, it is unlawful for anyone previously convicted of a felony to be in possession of a firearm. Some other common weapons charges include the following:
- Unlawful transportation of weapons
- Allowing a minor to possess a firearm
- Carrying a firearm where liquor is consumed
- Unlawful pointing of a firearm
- Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
If you have been charged with any of these offenses or other weapons offenses, contact the team at Josh Lee & Associates today to put our experience to work for you.
Potential Penalties For Gun Charges
Weapons charges are taken very seriously by prosecutors, and the penalties associated with these charges can be quite severe. For less severe weapons offenses, a conviction could require you to pay fines and serve up to a year in jail. More severe offenses can result in jail time of up to 10 years, and when associated with another crime, a weapons offense can carry up to a lifetime jail sentence. In addition to criminal penalties, you may also be subject to civil forfeiture proceedings. This means that your weapons could be seized by the state if they are used in a crime. An experienced weapons offense attorney can assist you with both the criminal charges and any associated civil forfeiture proceedings.
Speak To An Oklahoma City Weapons Offenses Attorney Today
Josh Lee & Associates has represented clients in every county across Oklahoma, and we are ready to go to work for you. While you have the right to appointed counsel, public defenders are often overworked and might not have the time to dive deep into the details of your case. Our Oklahoma City weapons charge attorneys will always diligently go through all the facts and evidence to come up with the best defense strategy for your situation. Call our office today at (405) 759-5529 to let us get started helping you.
