The right to bear arms is a constitutionally protected by the 2nd amendment, but that right is not absolute. The states have the power to regulate the ownership and use of deadly weapons, most notably guns. In Massachusetts, gun possession, use, and ownership is heavily regulated and strictly enforced. Most firearms offenses carry mandatory minimum jail sentences, even for someone who has no prior record.

Massachusetts firearms offenses bring about many important legal issues. In order to legally own, or possess, a firearm in Massachusetts, you must have a valid Firearms license (or “FID” card). If you are charged with carrying a firearm, loaded or unloaded, without being properly licensed, then under MGL c. 269 s. 10 you could face a mandatory minimum 18 months in jail, up to 5 years in state prison.

Even if you are caught red-handed, in possession of a statutorily prohibited firearm, we will take every opportunity to analyze the circumstances of the police investigation and how they came to found you in possession of the weapon.

Whether you are charged with possession of a firearm, or the lesser but still felony charge of carrying another dangerous weapon that carries a 6 month minimum mandatory jail sentence, we will file all appropriate motions to suppress the search, seizure, or improperly issued warrant to search your property. Your constitutional rights are our paramount concern. If they were violated, we will fight to expose the violations and have any resulting evidence thrown out.

If you are charged with a Massachusetts firearms or weapons offense, contact our experienced criminal defense team.