In Colorado, violent crimes committed with firearms are punishable by prison sentences and hefty fines. While minor weapons violations are typically misdemeanors, they can still carry jail time and fines.
At Right Law Group, our experienced weapon charge defense lawyers are ready to help you. We will explain your rights clearly and build a strong defense to protect your future. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case. We have conveniently located offices in Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock.
Colorado counties we serve: Arapahoe, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, Pueblo, and Teller.
Our attorneys are knowledgeable in weapons laws and can boldly defend against the following charges:
Our deeply knowledgeable defense attorneys help defend clients against weapons charges and those related to domestic violence vehemently. We will advocate aggressively to reduce charges or get your criminal charges dismissed.
You need an experienced criminal defense attorney on the case if this charge is laid against you. A charge of carrying a concealed handgun the first time is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Colorado law, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 364 days in jail. Under CRS 18-12-102, merely knowingly having an illegal weapon in your possession is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
A subsequent gun offense amounts to a Class 5 felony punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and up to three years in prison.
You should contact us even if you’re facing a misdemeanor weapons offense. Gun crimes carry a particularly harsh stigma in our nation’s climate, so you will need a good criminal defense attorney to defend your case adequately.
Put your future in the hands of someone well-versed in Colorado gun laws. Weapons-related criminal charges in Colorado have far-reaching consequences, even if you aren’t a convicted felon.
Don’t make a mistake due to ignorance of the law. Instead, trust legal counsel. You may get flustered by the distinction between dangerous weapons and illegal weapons. You may not be informed about the right to bear arms or the specific consequences for felons convicted under federal law or Colorado law. Leave the legal jargon to us. All you have to do is be honest about the facts. We will take it from there. Call now.
According to CRS 18-12-102, the following are counted as dangerous weapons:
Possession of one of these amounts to a Class 5 felony.
Under CRS 18-12-111, it is a criminal offense to purchase a firearm for a person barred from possessing one. This unlawful purchase of firearms is a Class 4 felony, carrying a fine of up to $500,000 and/or two to six years in jail.
You could be acquitted of a charge if it is shown that you acted in defense of your private property if your attorney finds it prudent to raise the Constitutional right to bear arms. If this applies to you, trust that your Colorado criminal defense attorney will advance a robust defense.
