Firearms and Weapons Violations
Have You Been Charged With a Weapons Violation?
The legal issues surrounding a firearms or weapons charge are very similar to the issues relating to drug crimes. The investigation of the charges will nearly always fall into two basic categories — illegal possession or illegal delivery or distribution.
For those charged with illegal possession of a firearm, your defense will generally rely on:
- Challenging the search that resulted in evidence being used against you
- Challenging your "actual" or "constructive" possession
- Challenging whether you actually knew that you were in possession of the illegal item(s)
Your case will involve challenging the credibility of the police informants and other witnesses, critiquing the investigative techniques of the police officers and examining the physical evidence, such as fingerprints and tape recordings.
At the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver, we understand both the long-term as well as the short-term consequences of a weapons arrest. Our goal is to minimize the effect of the arrest on your life now and in the future. From our offices in Bremerton, our lawyers have defended clients in these cases throughout the state of Washington.
Illegal Search and Seizure
In many of these cases, an illegal search and seizure is at the heart of the prosecution's case. Our lawyers are familiar with all of the relevant state and federal precedents concerning search and seizure law and your constitutional rights. We are skilled at challenging issues like probable cause and the credibility of confidential informants.
The Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver provides aggressive criminal defense for people charged with firearms and weapons violations.
We have extensive trial and appeals experience in cases involving:
- Juvenile weapons charges
- Gang violence
- Armed robbery
- Gun and weapons charges relating to drug crimes
- Illegal possession or discharge of a firearm
Juvenile Charges
The U.S. Supreme Court recently confirmed that the Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms applies to the rights of individuals, not just the right of a collective in times of military need. The Supreme Court of the state of Washington has now agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case, which Mr. Weaver will be arguing, that will interpret the Supreme Court's ruling regarding a juvenile's right to possess a firearm.
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Attorney Tom Weaver has earned recognition for being on the leading edge of critical case law involving constitutional rights. If you have been charged with a firearm or weapons violation, we are ready to help you fight to protect your rights and your future. Our offices are located in Bremerton, Washington, and we provide legal defense for people charged with weapons and firearm charges throughout the state.
If You Have Been Charged With a Weapons Violation, Get the Legal Protection Your Constitutional Rights Guarantees
Contact us to learn more about our trial and appeals record. Our lawyers handle all criminal defense cases aggressively and work hard to ensure that the best possible options are available.
