Portland Weapons Charge Attorneys
People convicted of felonies automatically lose their constitutional right to bear arms. The Second Amendment does not apply to convicted felons, no matter how far in the past the conviction was. Felons who are caught in possession of a firearm, whether it is a pistol or a hunting rifle, can face serious consequences if they are convicted.
At Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., our attorneys have decades of experience that we use to defend felons accused of being in possession of a firearm. Whether the charge is possession of a weapon in connection with another offense or it is a stand-alone, we will use our tough and aggressive approach to pursue the necessary positive results.
Misunderstandings Can Result in Serious Consequences
In many cases, charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm are the result of a misunderstanding. A person may have been convicted many years ago, forgotten the firearm restriction, and decided to go hunting. Perhaps the person thought that, after parole, the firearm restriction would drop. Perhaps they thought their conviction had been expunged or reduced in seriousness. If that person is pulled over for a minor traffic offense en route to the hunting destination, he or she may not make it. Instead, he or she will be arrested. Just because it was a misunderstanding does not mean police will go easier.
It is important to note that the firearm may very well have been obtained legally. There may be no evidence of intention to use the gun criminally. This does not necessarily negate the severity of the charges. Additionally, these cases are prosecuted both in federal and state court. Charges handled in federal court tend to come with more serious penalties upon conviction. We know how to navigate through the federal court system to pursue positive results in these serious criminal cases, sometimes keeping them in or returning them to state court.
Contact Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen for a Free and Confidential Initial Consultation
Our law firm is committed to providing the highest-quality legal representation for reasonable rates. We are also committed to discretion and protecting our clients' privacy to the greatest extent possible as they move through the criminal justice system.
If you are looking for an experienced Portland lawyer to defend against felon in possession charges, call toll-free to 1-888-311-2016, or send us an e-mail.
