Weapons Crimes

Weapons Crimes Defense

Before you can legally carry or possess a weapon, such as a firearm, in the state of Massachusetts, you must adhere to several very specific laws.  For example, before you can legally carry a gun, you must:

• be over the age of 21;
• not have prior felony convictions;
• obtain a firearm license;
• complete a state firearm training course;
• renew your firearm identification card (FID) every four years;
• not conceal the firearm.

When people do not adhere to the terms and laws that are outlined above, they can be charged by the state with a weapons offense.  A conviction can result in jail time, and possibly cost the person his/her legal right to carry a weapon.

If you have been charged with a weapons crime, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney.  Massachusetts has some of the strictest weapon laws in the entire country, which means that you stand to face severe legal penalties if you are convicted. By working with an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, you may be able to have your weapons offense charges reduced or dismissed, and legal consequences minimized.