Charges related to gun crimes often carry stiff consequences. So, to protect your rights and minimize the consequences you face for a gun crime in Bucks County, you can count on the Bristol, PA, gun crime lawyer and support team at McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., to evaluate your case and build a defense. You deserve a firm that knows Pennsylvania law and will fight for your best interests.
Besides fighting to minimize the consequences you face, we also try to reduce the stress of going through this process. Therefore, we promise the following:
Once you sign on as a client, you can contact us anytime for questions, assistance, or updates. Attorney David McKenzie is accessible via email, phone, text, and social media.
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The specifics of your case will dictate the strategy we employ to defend you. However, in some cases, we can work to prevent the filing of charges against you if there are issues with your arrest.
Just because someone accuses you of a crime does not mean you relinquish fundamental rights. For example, we can investigate violations like:
One of the most fundamental aspects of any case is the reading of Miranda rights, explaining your right to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning. If the police officer didn’t read your Miranda rights to you in full, we can use that in your defense and work to have charges dropped or prevent prosecutors from filing them.
The police also must have a justifiable reason for arresting and charging you with a gun crime. They cannot perform illegal searches without evidence. So, if you suspect law enforcement officials violated your rights or are unsure of your rights, a Bristol, PA, gun crime lawyer from our firm can defend you.
Police must maintain the chain of custody when handling evidence. This requirement prevents tampering. So, a failure to maintain the chain of custody could help us in your case.
In addition, if police relied on a witness who lied or provided inaccurate information, we could use that as a defense against a weapons charge.
Don’t wait to seek help if you face gun crime charges. Instead, we can step in immediately to start working on your case. Our firm can represent any of the following gun crime scenarios.
Although you don’t need a license to carry simply to own a firearm, you do need one to carry a concealed weapon or have one in your vehicle per 18 PA C.S. § 6106. Exceptions exist—for example, carrying a weapon for hunting or target shooting—but there are additional rules surrounding these exceptions.
Charges range from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. Attorney David McKenzie can protect your rights and work to minimize the consequences you face for a licensing or possession issue.
The Commonwealth has requirements for buying, selling, and moving guns. For example, you must:
These are just a few requirements outlined by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Regardless of the type of gun sale or transportation crime in your case, we can investigate, gather evidence in your defense, and pursue the best possible outcome.
According to 18 PA C.S. § 908, you cannot use, sell, repair, or deal with offensive weapons. Among those listed are:
The penalty for violating this law is a first-degree misdemeanor. So, first, the gun charge attorney from our firm can determine if the firearm in your Bristol case is an offensive weapon. Then, our team can craft a strategy for defending against a prohibited firearms charge.
This charge refers to whether Pennsylvania honors gun laws from other states. For example, you may not be able to carry a concealed weapon in Bristol just because you have a concealed carry license from another state, according to the Office of the Attorney General. Reciprocity depends on agreements with specific states.
Reciprocity issues are especially distressing to out-of-state visitors unaware of the law. If you traveled through Bristol and now face a gun charge, you could get help from our team and use our experience with the state’s laws.
Do you face charges of theft, assault, or intimidation while using a firearm? These are very serious charges and require very serious representation. Attorney David McKenzie can defend you against both the gun charge and the other criminal charges, approaching each with equal dedication.
Put David McKenzie to work right now as your gun crime lawyer in Bristol, PA. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and address your criminal defense matter. So, don’t wait to get help in protecting your rights and defending your future. Contact us now.
