Gun Charge Attorney – Sodhi Law Group Modesto
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This, and the rest of the constitution is of course up for interpretation. On a federal level, not much changes with the gun laws or gun charges. However, on a state level, they are constantly being added to or taken from. Here in California it seems they are constantly adding to, becoming one of the strictest states with gun laws and gun charges.
As long as you are a law abiding citizen, you can obtain or purchase a legal weapon in California, granted this right does come with many restrictions. These restrictions or gun laws come with extreme gun charges and penalties. While some gun charges are a misdemeanor, there are just as many gun charges considered to be a felony.
One of the main gun charges is carrying a loaded firearm in a public place or in a vehicle. Usually this gun charge is a misdemeanor, unless other factors come into play it can be charged as a felony. Factors such as a prior felony conviction, a prior gun charge in California or you are not legally able to own a gun. In some cases a person can be exempt from this gun charge if they are a peace officer, active military personnel or even an authorized security guard.
Another common gun charge is possession of an illegal firearm, also a wobbler charge. Meaning the judge can sentence the defendant as a misdemeanor or a felony. There are over 50 Illegal firearms which includes assault weapons such as AK series rifles, Uzis and AR-15 series semiautomatic rifles. If charged as a misdemeanor the sentence can be up to one year in jail, if charged as a felony the sentence can be up to three years in county jail.
- Other type of gun charges include:
- Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
- Brandishing a weapon
- Assault with a Firearm
- Drive by Shooting
- Shooting at Dwellings
- Felon with a FIrearm
The constantly changing variable in gun charges are hard to keep pace with. Additionally, with California consistently trying to pull the reins in on gun violence, it is hard to know your rights. Do not hesitate to contact Sodhi Law Group and protect your rights. Give yourself the best chance at a fair trial and higher chance of victory.
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The Sodhi Law Group is a highly successful law firm located in Modesto, California. We specialize in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Contracts and Transactions, and many other legal services. Jak Sodhi, Ameet Birring, and their team of professionals offer more than 20-plus years of legal experience, and over 90% successful court cases since 1999*.
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