Los Angeles Weapons Offenses Attorney

Charged with a Federal Weapons Offense in Los Angeles?

California law is extremely harsh in weapons related cases.  The federal government is even more concerned with such cases, and has special investigatory units that seek out any such violations throughout California and other states.  California has particular attention as it is a border state and the import or export of illegally obtained weapons is a serious problem in the area.  If you have been charged with such an offense, it is critical that you immediately contact a Los Angeles weapons offenses attorney to assist you with your defense.  At the Law Offices of Michael Severo, the legal team is experienced in dealing with these serious federal charges, and has fought defense battles in federal court on countless occasions.  The lead attorney, Michael V. Severo, was named a "Super Lawyer" in 2006, a designation that only 5% of the nation's lawyers can claim.

Weapons Offenses Lawyer in Los Angeles

Dealing with the federal court system is a different situation than when facing the state courts.  This system has some of the top prosecuting attorneys as well as top-notch investigation teams like the FBI working on finding those who are violating federal gun laws by moving illegal weapons across state borders, selling weapons illegally and other serious weapons offenses.  If you are under investigation by the FBI or other federal agency for a weapons related offense, there is no time to waste.  Don't answer questions from investigators without first getting seasoned legal representation to advise you how to proceed.  If investigators are already asking you questions, the likelihood is that you will be arrested shortly, and it is best to have legal counsel prior to such an arrest. 

As these charges can encompass a broad range of crimes including possession of stolen weapons, illegal sale of weapons, transportation of weapons or other crime, it is important to get the legal advice you need to determine how best to move forward to defend yourself.  The penalties for federal weapons charges vary along with the degree of the crime, but usually a minimum sentence for a less serious charge would be at least one year spent incarcerated in a federal penitentiary.  Don't take chances with your future, enlist the assistance of a skilled criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Michael Severo if have been charged with a federal weapons offense.