Arrested on a Weapons Charge?
Phoenix, Arizona, Gun Crimes Defense Attorney
Using a gun to commit a crime — or merely possessing such a deadly weapon — can result in serious felony charges and the possibility of years in prison. Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C. can capably represent you at trial, but our experienced legal team does everything possible to prevent it from coming to that.
If you are charged with a gun crime under Arizona or federal law, contact us immediately. From our Phoenix law offices, we represent English-speaking and Spanish-speaking clients in the Phoenix area, Maricopa County and surrounding counties of southern Arizona.
Experienced Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer
Free Consultation • (602) 635-1369 • Hablamos Español!
Attorney Richard Suzuki has handled all types of gun crimes, including stand-alone misconduct charges and enhancements on a number of other felony charges including:
- Possession during commission of a crime — Carrying a deadly weapon while committing a felony triggers the maximum mandatory prison sentence for the underlying offense. This includes drug deals, burglary or any violent crime, even if the gun was unloaded or never drawn.
- Prohibited possessor — A convicted felon or an illegal alien in possession of a weapon or gun may face mandatory prison for carrying or possessing a firearm.
- Prohibited firearms — Assault weapons, sawed-off shotguns, armor-piercing ammo and other banned weapons.
- Illegal in possession — If you are in the U.S. by unlawful entry you may face stiff prison time for being caught with a weapon.
- Altered serial number (a serious federal offense)
- Unlawful concealment (no permit to carry concealed — a misdemeanor except for any of the above)
Effective Representation for Gun Crimes
Mr. Suzuki is knowledgeable about many viable defenses for weapons charges, from experience on both sides of gun crime prosecutions. Before private practice, he served as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Tucson and Phoenix. He knows how to investigate to find weaknesses in the government's case. He asks in-depth questions like:
- Is it someone else's gun? What actual evidence ties it to you?
- Did you know the gun was in your house or vehicle?
- How did officers find the firearm — by illegal search of your person or a faulty warrant?
We look for holes in the prosecution's case to get charges dropped, to suppress evidence or to gain leverage for a favorable plea deal. Richard Suzuki is also prepared to defend at you in a gun crimes trial to preserve your freedom.
Call our Phoenix, Arizona law office at (602) 635-1369 or contact us online. We offer a free initial consultation and an honest assessment of your legal standing. Mr. Suzuki and several staff members are also fluent in Spanish.
