Firearm Possession

California Firearm Laws

Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Lawyer

California firearm laws are complex and difficult for even most lawyers to understand. However, attorney John W. Thornton has spent more than 15 years helping dozens of people faced with firearm charges. He understands the law, and can use it to your advantage.

It is easy to be a responsible gun owner and still run afoul of California law. Even if you have no intention of unlawful use and are simply going to the shooting range, you can be charged with possession of a gun in public, on your person, or in your vehicle if you simply transport the firearm in an incorrect manner. You can:

• Lose your right to possess a firearm
• Face a large fine
• Face time in jail or prison

Many people are prohibited from possession because of a previous felony conviction; sometime even misdemeanors result in losing your rights to possess firearms. These factors affect how you will be treated if you are convicted of the unlawful possession of a firearm. Rather than trying to figure out your legal standing on your own, it is best explain your situation to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

Concealed Firearms Are Frequently Problematic

In California, carrying a concealed weapon is frequently problematic. But as in every other aspect of California firearm law, the rules depend on many personal factors that are too complex to be adequately explored here.

Santa Cruz, California criminal defense lawyer John W. Thornton helps people with California firearm laws on behalf of people charged in Santa Cruz County, including Santa Cruz, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Big Basin, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Lompico, Los Gatos, Mount Hermon, Pajaro, Paradise Park, Rio del Mar, Royal Oaks, Scotts Valley, Seacliff, Seascape, Soquel and Watsonville.