As an American, you treasure your personal freedom, including the right to have weapons in you home or car, lawfully possessed for use for self-defense or hunting. However, if you are convicted of a gun crime in Arizona, you could lose these rights. With over fifteen years of criminal defense experience, attorney Janet Altschuler knows what you have on the line after a gun crime or concealed weapons charge, and she knows what to do to protect your rights.
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In Arizona, you have the right to possess a firearm, and if licensed, you can carry it in a concealed manner. However, if you are convicted of certain crimes, you could lose these rights. Many gun crimes will also result in harsher penalties, including prison time.
With an extensive military background, attorney Janet Altschuler understands gun crimes. She knows different guns, how they are used, and she knows which experts to call to trial depending on the type of gun involved. For example, under Arizona law, a BB gun is considered a firearm. It is important to understand this type of information so that your story can be properly presented to a judge and jury.
Many crimes in Arizona include harsher penalties if the crime involves the use of a firearm, including:
- Aggravated Assault: Simply using a gun for intimidation, such as pointing a gun at a driver out of road rage, could result in serious prison time.
- Misdemeanor Domestic Violence: A conviction will result in the loss of gun possession rights and could result in a felony conviction if you are subsequently caught with a gun.
What Does the Loss of Gun Rights Mean for You?
Losing your gun rights after a criminal conviction will affect you in a number of ways. You cannot go hunting. You cannot become a police officer or continue to be a police officer. No military branches will accept you or keep you if you lose your right to possess a gun.
Contact the Firm
With offices in Tucson, attorney Janet Altschuler represents clients throughout Arizona who are in jeopardy of losing their gun rights. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the firm makes in-jail and in-custody visits by appointment. Contact the firm today for a free initial consultation.
