Gun/weapon charges are aggressively prosecuted in California. Most carry the prospect of jail time (or state prison), expensive fines, and a criminal record that may make it difficult to obtain employment and housing.
In general, a weapons offense is a felony under California law, but possession can be charged as a misdemeanor in some cases. The penalties will vary depending on a number of circumstances:
- The type of weapon involved
- What was being done with it
- If it was loaded and/or concealed
- The individual’s criminal record, drug record or drug use at the time of arrest
- Any other factors that might affect the sentence
California uses a “determinate” sentencing system to offer different levels of punishment depending on the nature of the crime.
Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Weapons Attorney. If you are facing Weapons charges in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
3 comments:
Your Los Angeles Weapons Attorney blog has been very helpful. I was not aware of the above information.
Thanks for this information. Most Los Angeles Weapons Attorneys don’t take the time to explain a lot of this legal stuff out.
Well written article.
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