Firearm Charge Defense in Richmond

The lawyers of Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit have a wealth of experience dealing with firearms charges.  We have spent our careers either prosecuting or defending people charged with Virginia Firearms Charges.  Not only have we dealt with firearms professionally, we are all gun owners as well.  Our experience as avid hunters, outdoorsmen, and shooters gives us a unique advantage when dealing with firearms cases.  We are proud supporters of the Second Amendment.

Common Virginia Firearms Charges

There are a number of statutes that deal with firearms in Virginia.  There are even more charges which have enhanced penalties if there is a firearm or weapon involved in the commission of the crime.  Charges range from firearm possession, theft, use as well as many others.  The most common charges that we see are:

• Possession of a Concealed Weapon (§ 18.2-308),
  • This charge can be a misdemeanor of felony, and has many exceptions.
• False Statement on Firearm Application (§ 18.2-308.2:2),
  • This is a very common charge.  The false statement has to be both knowingly and intentionally made.
• Reckless Handling of a Firearm (§ 18.2-56.1).
  • Typically, this is the result of an accidental or careless discharge of a weapon.

Each of the previously listed charges are explained in more detail on their respective pages if you want to read more about the individual charges.  The previous list is not exhaustive, but examples of cases we defend on a weekly basis.

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in VA

In Virginia, it is a crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm. The crime of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon can be found in Virginia Code §18.2-308.2.  The crime consists of two basic elements (1) you were convicted of a Felony or certain juvenile adjudications, and (2) you knowingly or intentionally possessed the firearm.  Punishment for violating §18.2-308.2 is serious.  Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a Class 6 Felony, but if you have previously been convicted of a violent felony or a felony in the last 10 years, there are mandatory minimums.

Contact Experienced Virginia Firearms Charges Attorneys

Tony Quitiquit, Brian Tacey, and Adam Jurach regularly handle serious Criminal Firearm cases around Virginia.

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