Facing weapons charges in Denver, Colorado can be frightening and life-altering. Clearly understanding your rights, options, and legal prospects can feel daunting, especially if you’re unsure of the background of your charges.
In some cases, police are simply looking to make charges stick and close a case, not get to the bottom of matters and discover the truth. Where can you turn for astute and caring legal representation when you need it the most?
With over 20 years combined experience, attorneys Christina and Jim Zorrilla have helped hundreds of clients just like you understand the charges against them, fight unjust or excessive charges, and ensure that every aspect of their case is examined and brought forth.
Remember, you have the right to legal gun ownership, have the right to defend yourself if you believe you are in danger of physical harm, and have the right to be presumed innocent, even after a weapon offense charge.
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What Are The Most Common Types Of Weapon Offenses Charged In Colorado?
Our firm handles a wide range of weapons offense charges including, but not limited to:
- Possession of a weapon by a previous offender
- Violation of concealed carry laws
- Possession of a large-capacity magazine
- Felony menacing with a weapon
- Being intoxicated while in possession of a firearm
- (Colloquially referred to as “drunk with a gun” charges.)
- Illegal discharge of a firearm
- And more…
Typically, the type of charge that you face will be determined by the offense you allegedly committed and the circumstances surrounding that situation.
How Are Weapons Classed In Colorado?
In Colorado, some weapons are classed as “deadly” or “illegal,” meaning these weapons are entirely illegal to own or carry.
Illegal weapons in Colorado include:
- Switchblade knives
- Ballistic knives
- Brass knuckles
- Gas guns
- And others…
Moreover, concealed carry laws for firearms in Colorado are quite complex. While you may legally carry a concealed weapon in some places, you will need a permit to do so. What’s more, the number of Colorado cities banning concealed weapons in certain locations is growing.
It’s not difficult to unknowingly run afoul of complex weapons laws in Colorado. As a result, a strong defense is needed, as are weapons charges lawyers familiar with the intricacies of ever-changing Colorado weapons laws and restrictions.
What Are The Defense Strategies In Weapon Offenses Cases In Colorado?
There are multiple defense strategies available to those who face weapons charges in Colorado. The most common and effective of these strategies center around your right to bear arms and the right to self-defense.
Other defense strategies may focus on whether or not your weapons were unlawfully searched for and seized by law enforcement and whether or not the police failed to follow protocol and the law during your arrest.
You may also have had no intention of illegally using a weapon or have been entirely unaware of its presence. Proving this can help you fight back against unjust charges, but a careful grasp of the law is needed.
Questioning weapons charges in Denver, Colorado, requires the help of a weapons defense attorney familiar with the terms associated with your charges and the nuanced circumstances in which those charges may or may not be applied.
An in-depth understanding of court procedures is also required, making skilled and conscientious defense attorneys an absolute necessity for securing your legal rights and protecting your freedom.
Facing Weapons Charges In Denver? Allow The Zorrilla Law Firm To Help.
Weapons charges in the State of Colorado can be complex, strict, and stringent in their consequences. Fighting weapons charges deftly and successfully requires a tough, seasoned legal team with their finger on the pulse of Colorado law.
The Zorrilla Law Firm is here to help. With over 20 years of combined experience, our attorneys have ample background in handling a variety of complex and serious cases and winning justice for their clients.
If you’re facing weapons charges in Denver, reach out to The Zorrilla Law Firm today. Call us at (303) 951-8004 for a free initial consultation with a caring and knowledgeable legal team.
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