An Arrest Is NOT A Conviction!

All courts – and all prosecutors – take charges related to guns, firearms or other deadly weapons very seriously. Possession of a concealed weapon (which does not necessarily have to be a firearm), possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of a stolen firearm or illegal discharge of a weapon, can all carry mandatory jail time.

Prosecutors often drive a hard bargain when dealing with gun and weapons charges. While it is possible to obtain a permit in Missouri or Kansas to carry a concealed firearm, many individuals carry guns or concealed weapons in their cars or on their person without ever having obtained a valid permit. In fact, many objects like knives, blackjacks, brass knuckles or even baseball bats can be viewed by police officers as “concealed weapons.”

It is also illegal for felons, or individuals convicted of certain misdemeanors to be in possession of firearms or other deadly weapons. Felons found to be in possession of a firearm can be automatically subject to a minimum of 5 years incarceration. Even in non-felony firearms-related cases prosecutors will carefully review a defendant’s criminal history, paying special attention to offenses involving violence or other serious violations.

The good news is that there are often ways of resolving firearms and weapons charges in ways which do not result in jail time or convictions. At Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., we have represented many clients charged with all forms of firearms and concealed weapon offenses. We use our experience to fight hard for our client’s rights and for a good outcome of their case.

We thoroughly examine all police and arrest reports, as well as any other evidence, and negotiate directly with prosecutors for reduced charges, dismissals, and alternative resolutions such as Suspended Sentences or Diversions which do not carry mandatory jail time.

If you have been charged with a firearms or weapons charge, you owe it to yourself to seek knowledgeable and experienced legal representation. Contact Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., for your FREE, Confidential Consultation or get your FREE Quote Now