Weapons Offenses
Defense of Weapons Charges
Oakland County, Michigan ∙ Detroit Metro
The state of Michigan has serious penalties for weapons charges, and prosecutors take these cases very seriously, especially in cities where violent crime rates are high.
If you are arrested on any kind of weapons charge, or if you are accused of using a weapon to commit another crime, you should consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.
When a gun or other deadly weapon gets added to the mix in a criminal case, it ups the ante considerably.
Peter Ellenson, Criminal Defense Attorney
Oakland County, Michigan ∙ Detroit Metro Area
248-691-9020 ∙ E-Mail
In my 15 years as a criminal defense attorney in Southfield, Michigan, I have defended clients against a wide variety of weapons charges — some of which are felonies carrying a mandatory prison sentence.
- Carrying a concealed weapon: Carrying an unlicensed firearm on your person or in your car, whether concealed or not, is a felony punishable by up to a $2,500 fine or up to five years in prison.
- Felon in possession of a firearm: It is illegal for certain convicted felons to buy, sell, own or transport any type of firearm for a specified period of time after their conviction. Violation of this law is a felony and carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 fine.
- Felony Firearm: It is a crime to possess a gun while committing any felony. If convicted of felony firearm, the court must impose an additional two years of prison time in addition to any other penalty imposed.
Get Help From an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
If you have been arrested on any type of weapons charge, get an advocate on your side who can fight back on your behalf — aggressively, intelligently and immediately. You need a smart and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side as soon as possible, to speak for you and build your defense.
Call 248-691-9020 anytime or send me an e-mail for a prompt response.
