The Second Amendment of the Constitution grants you the right to bear arms. However, there are numerous limitations. Permits are required for concealed weapons and convicted felons are prohibited from carrying firearms. Individuals who violate these restrictions or commit a criminal offense using a weapon face severe penalties. Call Zan Wislon if you are facing charges related to firearms offenses.

Firearm Offense Cases
Both the individual states and the federal government have laws regulating the use of firearms. Zan Wilson can assist you with an effective defense when facing weapon, gun or other firearm offenses, such as:

• Committing a crime with the use of a firearm
• Possession of a concealed weapon without a permit
• Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon
• Illegal firearms sales
• Illegal firearms sales
• Sale of a firearm to a juvenile
• Juvenile possession of a firearm

Penalties for Firearm Offenses
Charges that defendants face for criminal offenses are enhanced by the addition of a weapon possession charge. Convictions for firearm offenses, when combined with other offenses, carry minimum sentencing guidelines. Cases involving weapons offenses are often complicated because the facts of the case need to be taken into account. The type of firearm the defendant carried (automatic verses other), the whereabouts of the weapon when the crime was committed and other factors. Convicted felons are also at greater risk of facing weapons charges if they are found in the vicinity of a firearm.