Rockville Gun Charges

While the United States Constitution upholds the right of U.S. citizens to bear arms, individual states are granted the power to enforce how that right is established.  In Maryland, individuals who own guns must have properly licensed firearms, and felons are prohibited from owning or carrying a gun.  Often, individuals with legitimate reasons for carrying a weapon may be illegally carrying the gun because they do not understand the law.  Facing a criminal charge for carrying an unlicensed firearm may seem overwhelming to an otherwise law-abiding citizen.  A qualified Rockville gun lawyer can help those charged with gun offenses in Rockville, Maryland understand their best options for defense against gun charges.

Some weapons offenses with which a person may be charged in Rockville, MD include:

• Possession of an unlicensed firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
• Carrying a gun on school property
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Cases involving weapons offenses and Rockville gun charges are generally heard at the Montgomery County District Courthouse of Maryland, located at 27 Courthouse Square in Rockville, Maryland.  Conviction of a first offense of carrying a handgun without a permit is punishable by a minimum of thirty days in jail up to a maximum of three years.  Subsequent convictions of Maryland handgun possession charges can lead to sentences of up to ten years in prison.  With such steep penalties for gun violations, it is imperative that those charged seek the help of an experienced Rockville gun attorney. 

Attorneys who have successfully represented clients charged with gun crimes understand that the same Constitution that gives Americans the right to bear arms also protects them from unreasonable search and seizure.  A Rockville gun attorney will closely evaluate the circumstances of your search and your arrest.  Any procedural missteps by police that led to illegally obtained evidence will result in that evidence becoming inadmissible and could lead to the dismissal of your case.

Call Price Benowitz LLP to speak with a Rockville gun attorney for an evaluation of your case.