Criminal Defense: Firearm Offenses
Firearms Defense Attorney
Defending People Facing Firearm Charges In Hawaii
Types of Firearms Charges
Criminal charges involving firearms and other weapons have the potential to be extremely serious. If you have been charged with the unlawful use of a weapon in Maui, it’s important to take your firearm offense very seriously. Unlawful use, sale, and possession of a weapon are felony crimes in Hawaii, and charges for firearm offenses will result in intense criminal prosecution. There are many illegal acts that can bring about charges for unlawful use of a weapon, including:
- Unlawful possession of a weapon
- Unlawful sale of a weapon
- Minor in possession of a weapon
- Aggravated Assault
- Illegal discharge of a weapon
- Possession of a concealed weapon
- Concealing a loaded gun in a car or vehicle
- Unlawful discharge of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a license
- Improper exhibition of a firearm or weapon
Have an Experienced Lawyer by Your Side
You have a very narrow window of time between when you are arrested for a firearm offense and when the state attorney’s office makes a decision to file a criminal charge against you. Hiring a lawyer immediately to negotiate on your behalf with the state attorney’s office gives you the best chance of avoiding criminal charges.
Never face charges on a firearms or weapons charge without a strong criminal defense lawyer by your side. Maui criminal defense attorney, Cary Virtue will work tirelessly to resolve this very serious matter and help avoid the serious damage to your life and reputation. He will review and evaluate the circumstances of the charge in order to advise you how to best move forward.
Facing Firearm Charges?
If faced with a firearms charge, please don't hesitate to contact Maui criminal defense lawyer Cary Virtue right away for your free and confidential initial consultation.