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Firearm charges
If you have been arrested for or accused of a weapons charge in Massachusetts, you should contact an experienced and qualified gun crime attorney right away. Attorneys Richard Chambers and Donna Booth will aggressively defend your rights.
There are many State and Federal gun laws which apply in the State of Massachusetts, and if any person violates these laws they will face serious charges which may include monetary fines, misdemeanor charges, felony charges, and a term in jail or prison. Listed below are just a few weapons related crimes which my result in harsh punishments:
- carrying a concealed weapon
- illegal sales of firearms
- possession of assault weapons
- possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- possession of a loaded firearm
- illegal discharge of a firearm
You should be aware that in Massachusetts, you are convicted of a felony other types of violent crimes you may loose the right own firearms. Our office has watched many decent and hard working individuals later apply for a firearms license to only be denied because of a long ago previous conviction which may not even be relevant to their current circumstance.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has one of the toughest firearm laws in the nation. Not only does the state prohibit anyone convicted of a felony. It also prohibits gun ownership by anyone convicted of a violent crime such as misdemeanor assault & battery, simple assault & battery, malicious destruction of property, criminal threats and in some cases, restraining orders.
At Chambers and Booth, we defend clients throughout the North Shore and Boston including: Beverly, Boxford, Chelsea, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Lynnfield, Middleton, Malden, Melrose, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Topsfield, Wakefield and Woburn in Massachusetts District. Superior and Federal Courts. Call us at (978) 739-9436 for a free initial consultation.
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