Massachusetts Guns and Firearms Defense Attorney

Massachusetts has some of the toughest firearms and weapon laws in the country.  As if that weren't enough, there are specific counties, towns, and cities that are even more grueling with their regulations and punishments.

One thing is for sure.

You will likely go to jail unless the case against you is dismissed or you can convince a judge or jury that the gun in your possession wasn't yours.

How Massachusetts Views
Bail in Firearms Cases

If you have been arrested and charged with a firearms crime, depending on the severity of the charges and the circumstance surrounding your case, you may be released on bail in between your arraignment and the actual trial.  For first-time offenses, bail may not be an issue but for more serious gun-related crimes, if there is any concern or suspicion that you will not appear in court, the judge may set higher bail.

The purpose of bail is simply to ensure that the defendant will return to court to answer to the charges.  It is not intended to be a punishment, since the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  In Massachusetts, a criminal defendant has a presumptive right to be released during a criminal case, whether by posting bail (an amount of money ordered by the judge) or simply by promising to return to court, which is referred to as being released on his or her own recognizance.

In part, gun laws in Massachusetts state that:

• You must be carrying a Firearms Identification Card (FID) that allows you to purchase, possess, or transport a rifle or shotgun in order to purchase or possess ammunition or parts of ammunition and to purchase or possess defense sprays;

• Your FID must be renewed every four years;

• You must be carrying a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (LTC) if you are ordering to purchase, possess, or transport a handgun, large capacity rifle, or large-capacity shotgun.

• All guns must be kept in a locked container or with a tamper resistant mechanical locking device.

• You shall not provide a handgun to a minor, or sell a gun to a minor or other unlicensed person.

• Even if you have a license for your own firearm, if you are convicted of carrying a loaded firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could be sentenced up to three years in prison.

Our Team of Attorneys Includes
Former Prosecutors

The Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group is known for our team of lawyers who identify weaknesses in the District Attorney's case.  Many of our lawyers have experience at the District Attorney's office which enables us to make plea bargain and alternative sentencing proposals that are often accepted by the judge and the prosecution.

The Gun & Firearm "Enhancement"
Means More Time in Prison

Law enforcement adds a mandatory number of years additional prison time if a gun was used in the commission of a crime.  If you've been accused of using a gun in the commission of a crime, talk with us before you do anything.  Call (800) 461-6900.

A Rock-Solid Defense Strategy

We tailor a defense strategy to your particular circumstances.  You can be assured that we file motions to suppress evidence if anything was obtained from you unconstitutionally, and we investigate all reasons behind your arrest that may deviate from normal police practices.  When law enforcement doesn't follow the proper procedure, we apply pressure in our attempts to get your charges dropped altogether.

Our courts and state legislature have made gun crimes a priority, and being charged with a crime where a firearm or weapon is involved is a very serious situation as there may be mandatory sentencing or increased penalties involved.  If you or a loved one has been charged with a gun crime, you need to meet with a criminal defense attorney - one who is familiar with the Massachusetts gun laws - in an effort to protect yourself from the ramifications of a life-long criminal record and the consequences that you face in the near future.

Get a Dedicated Defense Attorney on Your Side

If you think your gun or weapon charges are impossible ones, our criminal defense team would like a chance to look at it.  The word "impossible" doesn't have a lot of meaning to us.  No matter what you are up against, our goals remain the same: to get you through this with no jail time, no fines and no criminal record.  

To speak with an experienced and aggressive attorney at our firm, call (800) 461-6900 or contact us online.