Phoenix Gun and Weapons Crime Defense Lawyer

If you’ve been charged with a weapons offense, it’s important to retain experienced legal counsel. At Suzuki Law Offices, our violent crime lawyers in Phoenix have extensive experience defending clients facing serious gun crime allegations.

We understand these cases can have life-altering consequences if convicted. We know how to examine the evidence for weaknesses to exploit, push back against unreasonable prosecution demands, and craft a solid defense strategy. 

As former prosecutors, we know how such cases are built and how to identify any vulnerabilities. Our Phoenix guns and weapons crime defense lawyers will fight for your rights and work toward the most favorable outcome, whether through the dismissal of charges or a negotiated plea.

Representation from an Aggressive, Effective Phoenix Criminal Defense Firm

All of our Phoenix criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience handling criminal matters in both state and federal court. Our founder, Richard Suzuki, brings a unique perspective to every case, having previously served as both a Maricopa County prosecutor and Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona.

This dual background means we understand not just how to mount the strongest defense, but how the prosecution builds its case against our clients. We know the specific evidence needed to charge different crimes as well as the tactics prosecutors may try to use.

Using this insight, we can ask the right questions to thoroughly investigate the allegations and poke holes in their theories of the case. With our unique blend of prosecution and defense experience, you’ll have access to the most effective defense strategies.

Investigation Is Key

Some of the key issues we examine include analyzing the chain of custody of any recovered firearms. We review where and how the gun was found to determine if it was obtained legally or through an illegal search/seizure.

We also scrutinize any eyewitness accounts or statements allegedly made by our client. Perhaps most importantly, we closely examine the forensics to establish whether the evidence actually ties our client to the weapon in question.

If weaknesses are identified, we will aggressively pursue all legal strategies to get the charges dismissed or suppressed. But if needed, our experienced trial attorneys are fully prepared to defend your case before a jury. 

Arizona Gun & Weapon Laws

In Arizona, any individual 21 years or older may carry a firearm openly or concealed without a license as long as he or she does not have a felony conviction or mental illness and completes a safety course.

Although Arizona does have less restrictive gun laws, gun offenses can result in harsh penalties that can include prison time and felony charges.

Our firm can help defend you if you’re facing the following criminal charges:

• Possession during the commission of a crime: Carrying a deadly weapon while committing a felony offense triggers the maximum mandatory prison sentence for the underlying offense.
• 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 further prohibition on gun ownership applies to individuals on probation for domestic violence. Domestic violence cases often involve heightened tensions and a higher risk of harm due to the intimate nature of the relationships involved.

Whether your gun charges include standalone charges of the above or are combined with other crimes such as assault, robbery, burglary, or another type of violent crime, our firearm defense attorneys have the experience to investigate and defend you against even the most serious of weapons charges.

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Unlawful Discharge

Firearms charges can stem from the following:

• Unlawful Discharge: It is a class 6 felony to discharge a firearm with criminal negligence in a municipality, punishable by 1.5 – 3 years in prison.
• Disorderly Conduct: A class 6 felony to recklessly handle, display, or discharge a firearm to disturb others, also carrying a 1.5 – 3-year prison term.
• Drive-By Shooting: A class 2 felony to purposely fire a gun from a vehicle at a person or occupied vehicle or building, mandating 7-21 years in prison plus a 1-5 year license revocation.
• Aggravated Assault: Using a firearm to commit assault is a class 3 dangerous felony, requiring a 5-15 year sentence without probation.

Arizona takes firearm crimes very seriously, with penalties including mandatory prison time upon conviction of offenses like drive-by shooting or aggravated assault. This is why it is critical to engage the help of a guns and weapons crime attorney in Phoenix immediately.

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Contact a Guns and Weapons Crime Defense Lawyer in Phoenix Today for a Free Consultation

The use of a gun to carry out a crime can yield serious consequences, but even the illegal possession of one can yield years in jail.

The Phoenix gun and weapons crime defense attorneys of Suzuki Law Firm can capably represent you at trial, but our experienced legal team does everything possible to prevent it from coming to this point.

If you are charged with a gun crime under Arizona or federal law, contact us immediately for a free initial consultation to learn more about how we can help.

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.

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