Attorney for Weapons-Related Accusations
If you've been accused of illegal possession of a firearm, committing a crime using a deadly weapon, having a firearm with illegal enhancements or any other weapons offense, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
I'm San Diego attorney Jim Pokorny, and for the past 30 years, I have been a criminal defense attorney. Over this time I have represented people facing weapons charges at the state and federal level. Don't hesitate to contact me for a free phone consultation about your weapons charges.
Defending Clients Accused of Illegal Possession
Many people throughout California own shotguns and other firearms. If you've been convicted of a felony, however, you are banned for life from owning, possessing or controlling firearms or ammunition. If you are accused of violating this law, you can be charged with felon in possession. A conviction on this charge typically leads to jail time.
People accused of possessing firearms when they've lost their rights to do so are among the most frequent criminal defendants when it comes to weapons charges. You can even be charged with this crime if a tenant keeps a firearm on your property.
I have extensive experience defending clients with prior criminal records against charges of felon in possession and related weapon violations. I can also help people determine whether it is possible to pursue expungement of their criminal record so they can legally possess firearms.
Understanding the Impact of Weapons on Other Charges
If you have been arrested for another crime — such as a drug crime, assault or robbery — and the police allege that you used a weapon to commit or facilitate the crime, you could find yourself facing much more serious penalties than if no weapon were involved.
Of course, just because someone is in possession of a weapon does not mean they were using it to commit a crime. The government must prove every element of a crime in order to get a conviction. I will hold prosecutors to their obligation to support their claims with evidence.
If you've been accused of any sort of weapons-related charge, contact me to discuss your criminal defense options.
