Weapons Charges
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Texas criminal laws pertaining to weapons can be complex and confusing. Unlawful possession of a weapon is a criminal offense, but the same conduct can be used by police to increase the penalties for other criminal charges, such as assault or theft offenses, when a weapon is used to commit them. You may be lawfully possessing a weapon, but taking it into a school, the airport or the county courthouse could result in weapons charges.
A felony or misdemeanor weapons charge can expose you to the risk of imprisonment. It also can result in a criminal record with lifetime consequences. When facing a weapons charges, you want an attorney defending you whose experience and knowledge gives you the best chance of avoiding a conviction.
Weapons Charges are not Limited to FirearmsThe law identifying the types of objects classified as weapons is so broad that you could be in violation of the law without realizing it. The following are only a few of the objects that section 46.01 of the Texas Penal Code classifies as weapons:
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon OffenseFor those without a legal carry permit, Texas Penal Code §46.02 makes it a crime to intentionally, recklessly, or knowingly be in possession of a club or a handgun unless you are at home or other location you own or control. You are also permitted to carry a handgun or club in your motor vehicle or boat.
The exceptions and limitations to lawfully carrying a weapon can lead to confusion and result in an arrest for weapons charges. For example, if you have a felony conviction on your record, possession of a firearm is unlawful and can result in a weapons charge, even if you are in your own home or motor vehicle.
Trusted Austin Weapons Charges Defense Attorney
Conviction for a weapons charge is either a felony or a misdemeanor with incarceration and substantial fines as some of the penalties. With more than a decade of experience, Rick Cofer uses his extensive knowledge of criminal law and his courtroom experience to provide superior criminal defense for individuals facing weapons charges in Travis County.
A felony or misdemeanor weapons charge can expose you to the risk of imprisonment. It also can result in a criminal record with lifetime consequences. When facing a weapons charges, you want an attorney defending you whose experience and knowledge gives you the best chance of avoiding a conviction.
Weapons Charges are not Limited to FirearmsThe law identifying the types of objects classified as weapons is so broad that you could be in violation of the law without realizing it. The following are only a few of the objects that section 46.01 of the Texas Penal Code classifies as weapons:
- Blackjack
- Nightstick
- Mace
- Explosive devices made or designed to inflict bodily harm
- Firearms
- Fake explosive devices
- Zip gun
- Knives with blades in excess of 5.5 inches
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon OffenseFor those without a legal carry permit, Texas Penal Code §46.02 makes it a crime to intentionally, recklessly, or knowingly be in possession of a club or a handgun unless you are at home or other location you own or control. You are also permitted to carry a handgun or club in your motor vehicle or boat.
The exceptions and limitations to lawfully carrying a weapon can lead to confusion and result in an arrest for weapons charges. For example, if you have a felony conviction on your record, possession of a firearm is unlawful and can result in a weapons charge, even if you are in your own home or motor vehicle.
Trusted Austin Weapons Charges Defense Attorney
Conviction for a weapons charge is either a felony or a misdemeanor with incarceration and substantial fines as some of the penalties. With more than a decade of experience, Rick Cofer uses his extensive knowledge of criminal law and his courtroom experience to provide superior criminal defense for individuals facing weapons charges in Travis County.
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