Firearms & Weapons Offenses Lawyer in Fresno, CA

Extensive Federal & State Criminal Defense Experience

Federal and state laws regarding firearms and weapons can be confusing and complicated. If you are facing a firearms or weapons offense, you could be at risk for prison time, fines, and a permanent criminal record that can be detrimental to your future.

At the Days Law Firm we have considerable experience handling both federal and state weapons offenses. Attorney Marc Days is extremely familiar with the federal and state court systems in the area and offers thorough and aggressive legal representation for all types of alleged firearms and weapons offenses. If you are facing a federal firearms offense, you need an experienced federal defense attorney who can advocate for you, who will know your defenses and exposure and how to navigate the federal system, including the detention hearing. Our firm is adept and experienced in all aspects and phases of these cases.

Federal Weapons Charges

Marc Days has successfully handled federal gun and weapon offenses such as the following:

• Federal law prohibits a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime from possessing a firearm that has traveled across state lines in interstate commerce. The maximum penalty for this offense is 10 years in prison, however, if you have three previous convictions for a violent felony or serious drug offense, and are convicted for possessing a firearm you will be sentenced for at least 15 years in prison.
• Another federal law provides for mandatory minimum consecutive prison term if you are convicted of possessing a firearm while committing a violent crime or drug trafficking offense. The penalty is no less than five years in prison to run consecutively, meaning in addition to, the punishment provided for the underlying crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. If you brandished the firearm, the additional penalty increases to seven years. The additional penalty increases to 10 years for short-barreled rifles, shotguns, or semi-automatic assault weapons. The penalty is further increased to 30 years if the weapon is a machine gun, destructive device, or if it has been equipped with a silencer or muffler. Repeat offenders can face additional penalties of at least 25 years.