Maryland Gun Lawyer
In the state of Maryland, gun crimes are prosecuted vigorously. In the name of public safety, high level charges are levied and strict sentences are meted out. Being caught in violation of these strict laws can be stressful indeed. The Maryland gun crime attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP have handled numerous charges and have likely handled some similar to yours.
Although the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution protects your right to bear arms, states have the ability to restrict and regulate this right as they see fit. This means gun laws vary widely from state to state and people are often caught in violation of things they didn't even realize were against the law. Though this is unfortunate, ignorance of the law isn't a viable defense. However, a
Maryland gun lawyer can assist you in determining what a proper defense in your case is.
Maryland Gun Charges
The Maryland weapons attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP are experienced in defending clients against a number of gun charges including these:
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed firearm
- Possession of an altered firearm
- Unlawful discharge
- Unregistered weapon
- Unlawful carrying of a weapon
- Carrying a weapon with intent to commit a crime
There are numerous gun crimes under Maryland laws, and these only represent a few. If you don't see the charges you are facing on this list, contact the attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP. They will be able to talk to you about your specific charges and what sort of penalties you might be facing.
Some of the Maryland gun crimes are taken so seriously, you will face a mandatory minimum prison sentence if found guilty. Most are felonies and carry potentially lengthy prison sentences and the lifelong repercussions of being labeled a convicted felon.
If you are up against charges as serious as these, you need a seasoned advocate in your corner.