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For years Bradley Johnson Attorneys has been defending the rights of those charged with weapons offenses in Washington State. We are devoted to learning the truth behind these accusations and to providing a strong defense on behalf of our clients. Weapons charges of any kind are serious and you cannot afford to lose anytime in finding representation. Our skilled attorneys have years of experience dealing with all kinds of weapons charges, and as such we are one of the top criminal defense firms in this area of the law.

Penalties for weapons charges can vary greatly depending on the circumstances, but if charged with a weapon, especially gun crime, you are usually looking at a harsh penalty and an uphill fight. State legislatures all over the country have been strengthening their weapon laws and stiffening their penalties for weapons offenses across the board. You will face extensive jail time, long probation periods, and high fines, among other harsh penalties. Give yourself the best chance at success and minimizing or eliminating your sentence by retaining one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

Trafficking/Distribution
Gun trafficking or distribution is one of the most serious weapons charges, and will most likely bring a felony conviction without proper counsel. Trafficking charges arise when a person unlawfully gives, sells, or exchanges a firearm to another person. There are specific rules that regulate the distribution of firearms, and failing to adhere to these policies could result in a distribution charge. Of course the level of the charge will increase or decrease depending on the number and type of weapons, but any kind of trafficking charge must be treated with the utmost seriousness as it can result in many years behind bars.

Unlawful Use
An unlawful use charge can bring serious repercussions or a minor sanction depending on the circumstances, including whether or not you posed a significant danger to the public in unlawfully using your firearm. Communities are beginning to pass legislation banning discharge in more areas, thus these types of weapons charges are becoming more prevalent. There are many restrictions on where and when a firearm can be used in Washington, even though you can and may have purchased your firearm legally.

In Washington it is a gross misdemeanor to aim a loaded or unloaded gun at any other human being, discharge any firearm (including an air gun) in a public place or any place where a person might be endangered. If no injury results the charges will be considered a gross misdemeanor, of course escalating significantly if injuries occur as a result of unlawful use.

Unlawful Possession
Weapons charges that constitute unlawful possession are quite common as they can arise from many different circumstances and situations. Sometimes certain people are not allowed to carry a firearm due to a previous offense, other times the type of gun possessed may be illegal; there are many statutes that deal with the regulation of firearm possession, and they are only getting more stringent.

Washington State law maintains that a person is guilty of unlawful possession if the person owns or possesses any firearm after having been previously convicted of a serious offense and barred from possessing a firearm, if the person has been deemed mentally unfit for firearm possession, is under 18 years of age, or is free on bond pending serious charges. These are just a few of the statutes pertaining to unlawful possession of a firearm, yet all of them have one thing in common; the penalties incurred if convicted for this crime are quite severe.

Weapons possession crimes happen everyday in America. Unfortunately these crimes will send numerous people to jail because they do not understand their rights and do not have a skilled attorney at their side. The State of Washington, like states all across the United States, is progressively putting resources into getting unlawful firearms off the streets. It is critical that you retain qualified counsel to defend you when facing an unlawful possession charge or face the real possibility of significant jail time.

A possession charge can quickly escalate in severity. Here a just a few of the common crimes related to unlawful possession:

If you are charged with carrying a concealed weapon of any kind you could lose your right to carry a weapon in the future, not to mention the fines, jail time, and other severe penalties. Do not let this happen to you; at Bradley Johnson Attorneys we have years of experience with weapons charges and a thorough knowledge of Washington State weapons law. We will give you the best chance of fighting these charges, and we will not allow the courts to unnecessarily take away your present and future second amendment constitutional right to bear arms.

Aggravated or Reckless Discharge
Aggravated or reckless discharge implies that you discharged your weapon in a negligent or aggressive manner; therefore this charge can result in quite severe penalties. Certainly there are consequences when one illegally discharges a weapon in general, but whether or not it was done in a reckless or aggravated manner can be a significant factor in deciding the final punishment set down by the courts. It is normally the assumption of the courts in this type of charge that the discharge has occurred in the course of an underlying criminal act, therefore a charge of this nature can add years to your already stiff sentence.

Let us Help
Bradley Johnson Attorneys has had great success in greatly reducing or even dismissing weapons charges. Police will do whatever they can to take weapons off the street, and will often stretch their authority in doing so. Our lawyers are acutely of your rights and we will fight to make sure you side is heard in the complex defense of any weapon charge. Our firm is a leader in the criminal defense community in this area and we would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your case, and show you how we can help you get the best possible legal outcome.

Contact Bradley Johnson Attorneys now to set up a free, full one hour consultation to discuss your criminal defense options. There is a reason people all over Washington have put their faith in our sophisticated expertise and trust us to handle their criminal defense needs. Call us now at 206.223.4020 and let us show you just how much of a difference we can make. Early intervention is a key to success; call so that we may help you today.

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