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Gun and Weapon Offenses
Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyers
Georgia has many laws dealing with guns and weapons. Possession, sale, and firing, of handguns, rifles, shotguns, and other weapons, is regulated by law and in certain instances can be a chargeable offense. Some charges can be misdemeanors and others felonies.
If you or someone you know has been arrested due to a weapons violation, or if you’ve faced charges in the past then you need to familiarize yourself with Georgia’s gun and weapons laws. As with any other criminal charge you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney, like those at the Arora Law Firm.
Georgia’s Gun Laws
Aggravated Assault and Battery
Under GA Code § 16-5-20 assault becomes aggravated, and a felony, if a person assaults someone else with a deadly weapon. Assault is when a person attempts to commit a violent injury or commits an act that causes the other person to believe they will receive a violent injury. Battery and Aggravated Battery are the execution of the act of assault. Meaning a person commits aggravated battery on someone else if they hit, shoot, or disfigure someone else maliciously.
Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery can be charged as felony crimes. This means a person can face anywhere between 1 and 20 years of imprisonment. Restitution and probation are also both options which the court can impose.
Unlawful Possession of Firearms or Weapons
Per O.C.G.A. 16-11-123 a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of firearms or weapons if they possess, knowingly, a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer. Someone charged with this offense could face up to 5 years of imprisonment. This is a felony offense.
Possession of Firearm or Knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes
O.C.G.A. 16-11-106 criminalizes the possession of a firearm during the commission of crimes against other people, trespassing, theft from buildings or vehicles, and any crime involving possession, manufacturing, delivering, or trafficking of illicit substances like Marijuana or Cocaine.
This charge can be brought against someone along with the underlying offense. Meaning a person could face both this charge and charges of burglary or drug possession.
Possessing a weapon during the commission of another crime can see someone face up to 5 years of imprisonment.
Possession of a Weapon by a convicted felon in Georgia
Anyone who is on probation for a first-time felony or has a previous felony on record can face up to 10 years in prison for violating this law.
The court has to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you were knowingly in possession of a firearm. They have to prove this with sufficient evidence. Only those who have been pardoned of a felony, or have been convicted of some non-violent crimes, are exempt from this charge.
Atlanta Criminal Defense Law Firm
If you or someone you know has been charged with a gun, weapon, or firearm charge you need to contact a criminal defense attorney. Without a defense attorney by your side you could face an uphill battle with little chance of winning. Our firm has experience dealing with the most difficult criminal charges. We’ve got the track record to prove our commitment to our clients and their defense. Contact us today to set up a consultation.
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Drug Offenses
As soon as you are arrested or discover you are under investigation, the clock is ticking. To ensure the best possible outcome in your drug case, you need to act quickly and hire a criminal defense firm that is experienced, knowledgeable and able to protect your rights during even the toughest litigation.
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When you decide to launch an appeal, every moment is critical. Criminal statutes have strict time limits on appeals, so you need to act quickly and hire an appellate attorney who is experienced, knowledgeable and willing to efficiently and effectively review the entire court order of your case.
Criminal Defense
At Arora Law, we handle all criminal law cases that include DUI charges, drug charges — from small-quantity possession to large-quantity manufacturing — and white collar crimes such as fraud and forgery.
DUI Defense
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) becomes part of a permanent criminal record that follows you for the rest of your life. At Arora Law, we understand that serious offenses such as DUI call for serious litigation.
Expungement
When someone is arrested in Georgia the impact could remain long after the case is closed. If a case is not closed out properly, it could lead to issues with employment, housing, financial loans, educational tuition and the like.
White Collar Crime
At Arora Law, our attorneys have the experience and legal expertise in protecting clients’ rights and reputations when they’ve been charged with white-collar offenses. As former prosecutors, we anticipate how the prosecution will build its case, enabling us to build a strong defense against harsh penalties.
