Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley Weapons Charges Attorney

When a person is arrested for any weapon-related crime, it is imperative to contact an experienced Weapon Defense Lawyer as soon as possible. Fast response by a criminal defense attorney can make the difference between charges being filed in court, or not. There are many situations where a criminal lawyer can intercede with the police and local prosecutor’s office, and convince them to steer the case away from a criminal filing. The Los Angeles District Attorney reviews these cases promptly for felony consideration. If you wait until your court appearance to hire an attorney, you may have missed an opportunity to be considered for a “Criminal Filing Reject,” a City Attorney Referral or Hearing, or other alternatives to criminal charges. Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan has assisted many clients with weapon-related charges, and is familiar with the prosecutions of these types of charges because of his background in that area. His approach for his clients is to promptly handle these matters before any charges have been filed, to effectively protect his clients’ rights.

If a person uses a weapon during the commission of a crime, or carries an unlawful weapon, he/she will face weapon charges.  In Los Angeles & the San Fernando Valley, prosecutors aggressively prosecute criminal activities involving weapons.  In many cases, crimes involving weapons lead to the physical injury or death of innocent people.  For this reason, weapon crimes are considered dangerous, and are uncompromisingly prosecuted in the state of California. This makes it extremely important to have a criminal defense lawyer on your side, defending you.

Illegal weapons in California include Guns, Handguns, Pistol, Antique Firearm, Cane Gun, Wallet Gun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Cane Sword, Dirk or Dagger, Knives, Kubatons, Brass Knuckles, Metal Knuckles, Black Jacks, Switchblades, Batons/Billy Clubs, Mace, Pepper Spray, Night Sticks, Nunchakus, Throwing stars, Shocking Devices, Explosive Devices, Explosive Agents, etc. Possession of these items can be grounds for felony charges.

Once a person is charged with a weapon crime, he/she faces severe legal consequences if convicted.  People convicted of weapons charges can be punished with jail time, fines, probation, and community service.  Aside from the legal ramifications involved, convicted weapon offenders will have negative, permanent marks on their criminal records.  By having a damaged criminal record, convicted offenders will have a harder time obtaining housing, employment, and education opportunities.      

If you have been charged with a weapon crime, it is in your best interest to speak with Gregory Caplan, a qualified Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley criminal defense attorney.  The legal penalties for a weapon crime conviction are far too severe to forgo the representation of a knowledgeable lawyer.  Gregory Caplan can defend you in court, challenge evidence presented against you, and safeguard your individual rights.
 
Common Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley Weapon Crimes
In Los Angeles & the San Fernando Valley, weapons are frequently used during the commission of violent crimes.  When a person uses a weapon while committing a crime, they will be subject to weapons charges.   The most common types of weapons charges are:

• assault with a weapon
• possession of a weapon
• unlawful sale of a weapon
• unlawful sale of a firearm
• carrying a concealed weapon
• carrying an unlawful firearm

Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Offices of Gregory Caplan are proud to provide dependable legal counsel for clients throughout Los Angeles & the San Fernando Valley.  As an attorney with years of practice experience, Gregory Caplan has helped clients contest their serious weapon charges.  Attorney Caplan understands the life altering effects a weapon conviction can have on his clients, which is why he strives to provide them with the guidance and resources they need to be successful in court.  With offices in Burbank, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, & the San Fernando Valley, Gregory Caplan is prepared to handle your weapon case.

If you are facing weapons charges in Los Angeles or the San Fernando Valley, call The Law Offices of Gregory Caplan to discuss your legal options today at (213) 400-5355.

help@TheLosAngelesCriminalDefenseAttorney.com

Contact us about your legal matter today!