Weapons Crimes
Lawyer in Salt Lake City for defense of weapons charges
Gun laws in Utah are among the most relaxed in the country. Most people who have a clean criminal record can easily get a permit to carry a concealed weapon. In some states, simple possession of a loaded gun without a permit is a felony with up to 15 years jail time. But in Utah, carrying a concealed weapon is often a class B misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of six months in jail. Lawyer Harold Stone knows how to handle your concealed weapons charges effectively.
Weapons restrictions on convicted felons
Some people are restricted from possessing weapons for the rest of their lives due to previous encounters with the criminal justice system. If you are convicted of any one of 29 violent felonies, you become a Category 1 restricted person. When you have this status:
- Carrying any firearm is a second-degree felony
- Carrying any other dangerous weapon is a third-degree felony
Attorney Harold Stone works hard to preserve your freedom if you are arrested with a weapon under a Category 1 restriction.
Weapons violations connected to drug possession
The Category II weapon restriction applies to people convicted of — or under indictment for — any felony. It also applies to those who are in legal possession of a weapon but illegal possession of drugs. For a person with Category II status:
- Carrying any firearm is a third-degree felony
- Carrying any other dangerous weapon is a class A misdemeanor
Harold Stone fights hard against your weapons charges when you are subject to Category II restriction.
You can get help with your Utah weapons charges
Whether you carried a weapon without a permit or as a restricted person, legal help is within reach. Call out Salt lake City criminal defense law firm today at 1-801-913-7055, or contact the firm online to schedule your initial consultation.
