Atlanta Weapons Charge Attorneys

If you have been arrested for or accused of a weapons charge in Atlanta, you should contact a Georgia gun crime lawyer from Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C. right away. Conaway & Strickler, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm, which is located in Atlanta, Georgia. For over ten years, our successful criminal defense law firm has been aggressively defending the rights of clients accused of various crimes, including weapons charges. If you are facing gun crime charges you are in need of skilled legal advice provided by an experienced Georgia gun crime defense attorney at Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C.. Contact us today for a free consultation.

There are many State and Federal gun laws which apply in the State of Georgia, and if any person violates these laws they will face serious charges which may include monetary fines, misdemeanor charges, felony charges, and a term in jail or prison. Listed below are just a few Atlanta weapons related crimes which my result in harsh punishments:

• possession of a concealed weapon
• unlawful sales of firearms
• possession of assault weapons
• possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• possession of a loaded firearm
• unlawful discharge of a firearm

Certain laws prohibit persons convicted of felonies or forcible misdemeanors the ability to own a firearm, therefore people who have been convicted of certain types of family violence or other serious crimes may not be able to posses a gun.

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

If you are a felon who has been charged with possession of a firearm in Georgia, you are facing serious consequences, no matter what your intention was. According to Georgia Code16-11-131 (b) "Any person who is on probation as a felony first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 or who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any foreign nation and who receives, possesses, or transports any firearm commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five years; provided, however, that if the felony as to which the person is on probation or has been previously convicted is a forcible felony, then upon conviction of receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm, such person shall be imprisoned for a period of five years."

Possession of a concealed weapon

Georgia Code 16-11-126. (a) states that "A person commits the offense of carrying a concealed weapon when such person knowingly has or carries about his or her person, unless in an open manner and fully exposed to view, any bludgeon, metal knuckles, firearm, knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character outside of his or her home or place of business, except as permitted under this Code section."

There are certain exceptions to the rules in some weapons violations, which is why it is always recommended that you consult with an experienced Georgia criminal defense attorney to learn about your rights, rather than try to represent yourself. There is just too much at risk! The knowledge and experience that our Georgia weapons violation attorneys possess is unbeatable, as we are skilled in the areas of firearms, weapons, and all related laws.