Weapons charges
The right to own and carry guns, firearms, and weapons is protected by the United States Constitution. At the same time, laws regulate when and how firearms may be possessed, carried, transported, and used. California weapons law is complex, and a person can easily become confused about what is legal and what is not.
There is a large list of firearms and weapons that are restricted in California. Some restrictions turn on when an item was acquired, how it is configured, where it is possessed, and who possesses it.
People generally prohibited from possessing firearms
The archived page identified several categories of people who may be prohibited from acquiring or possessing a firearm:
- People convicted of a felony offense
- People convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses
- People alleged to be addicted to narcotics
- People subject to qualifying mental-health restrictions
- Minors and other age-restricted purchasers or possessors
Carrying and prohibited places
The archived page discussed rules concerning unloaded firearms, public carry, licensing, and prohibited locations such as government buildings, post offices, and school zones. These laws have changed over time and must be evaluated under the law in effect when the alleged conduct occurred.
Wrongful arrests can happen
The archived page emphasized that many citizens—and even some law-enforcement officers—are not fully versed in California firearms law. That can result in people who believe they are lawfully exercising their rights being questioned, arrested, or prosecuted.
Client experiences from the archived page
“Mark was an outstanding attorney. He and his staff were professional and very reassuring. I could not thank him enough for getting my case dismissed.”Devrick Johnson — weapons case
“The end result was no prison or jail time. I received probation and community service with some fines. Considering the weight of my case, I am more than satisfied.”Eric Smith — weapons case
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