Weapons and Firearms Crimes
It can be easy to confuse the terms kidnapping and false imprisonment, even using the two interchangeably. However, under Louisiana criminal statutes, the two are different.
The difficulty occurs when a party behaves in a certain way toward another party, not necessarily intending to commit a crime. However, due to the nature of false imprisonment, a party can nevertheless still be charged with a crime.
According to the Pew Research Center, 32% of American adults say that they own a gun, and another 10% say that while they do not own a gun, another person in their house does. Gun ownership is relatively high in the United States. Still, just because you own a gun and may have had to use it, that does not mean you are a criminal.
The United States Constitution outlines the right of Americans to possess weapons for self-defense. Yet, there are many laws both on the state level and federal level that limit the ability to exercise this right. Some of these laws may even be unconstitutional.
Weapons and Firearms crimes can not only come with jail time and expensive fines but also create a criminal record where one may not have previously existed.
A weapons or firearms criminal defense attorney will evaluate your case and determine the most effective defense strategy so you can secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Depending on the case facts, it could be possible to lessen your charges or have your charges dropped. Innocent people do get brought into the justice system through incomplete investigations and false accusations. Additionally, in some firearms cases, constitutional challenges to the charged crimes can be brought.
At the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams, LLC, our skilled and competent weapons and firearms criminal defense criminal defense attorney has represented many individuals charged with the most serious crimes.
For more information, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams.
Louisiana Weapons and Firearms Crimes
Louisiana firearm and weapons crimes include situations like the following:
A convicted felon owning a firearm
Not having a valid permit when carrying a concealed weapon
Firing a gun or other explosive weapon 1,000 feet from a parade
Removing or erasing the serial number from a firearm
Federal firearm and weapons crimes include situations like the following:
Carrying a firearm in a gun-free zone
Carrying a firearm at a school
Illegal possession of body armor
Trafficking firearms
Having illegal firearms or weapons in your possession
Using a weapon or firearm when engaged in, or in connection to, an illegal drug crime
Possessing a Firearm in Louisiana
Under Louisiana's gun laws, it is not required that you have a permit to openly carry a firearm.
Individuals with a felony conviction for a violent crime or drug crimes have limitations to possessing and carrying a firearm. However, depending on the circumstances of a given case, laws criminalizing possession of a firearm may be unconstitutional.
As of the time of this post, it is currently unlawful to carry a concealed firearm in Louisiana without a proper permit. Additionally, carrying a concealed weapon where it could discharge or intimidate others is illegal and can come with fines and jail time.
Call An Experienced Louisiana Weapons and Firearms Defense Attorney Today
Protecting your rights and freedoms from the most grievous penalties when you have been charged with a weapons or firearms crime in Louisiana is Attorney Adams's top priority.
If you were charged with a weapons or firearms crime in Louisiana, you need a committed and experienced weapons and firearms criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact the Law Office of Philip B. Adams today for a case evaluation.