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Gun Charges Lawyer in St. Louis
While the state of Missouri is largely pro-firearm, with regulations relating to matters like concealed carry being loosened in recent years, its state laws against illegal weapons are some of the harshest around. In addition, the definition of "illegal weapon" is not just limited to firearms – knives, explosives, and even pellet guns are included in these laws.
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If you have a felony conviction on your record, not only can you not legally possess a firearm, but if you are caught with one you could also face federal charges, with the lengthy sentences to match.
Combs Waterkotte has helped many people from St. Louis and across Missouri who have been accused of gun charges. Our firm works closely with our clients to build a defense strategy tailor-made for their individual cases.
Punishments for Missouri gun charges vary widely. Additionally, certain crimes, like assault and battery, carry stiffer penalties if they allegedly occurred when you had a gun on your person. Being in possession of a firearm while also having an illegal drug, with the exception of small quantities of cannabis, is a class E felony punishable by up to four years in state prison.
Furthermore, if you have been convicted of a number of other crimes, owning a firearm is a federal weapons offense. These restrictions apply to:
- Those who were dishonorably discharged from the military
- Anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault
- Anyone currently subject to an order of protection related to a domestic dispute
- Anyone under the age of 18
As your Missouri gun charge lawyer, we'll work to have your charges reduced if not completely dismissed. If the evidence is stacked against you, we can negotiate with prosecutors to reach a plea bargain to significantly reduce the punishment for the offense and avoid jail time.
But, the Combs Waterkotte gun charge lawyers in St. Louis are at our best in the courtroom; we are not afraid to take your case to trial in search of a not-guilty verdict if we have to. Our goal is total client satisfaction and, to that end, our attorneys will always be available for you to answer any and all questions you may have about your St. Louis or Missouri gun charges case. Feel free to contact us online for a confidential review of the specifics of your case.
