Gun Rights In Georgia
Gun rights are a hot button issue for many Georgians, as evidenced by how often the issue is referenced in the evening news. If you are facing criminal charges and plead guilty, you can be denied your gun rights. Some charges can result in a loss of gun rights for up to ten years. Some of these convictions include threatening a police officer, possession of a deadly weapon with intent to intimidate a witness, or outright intimidation of a witness.
There are also some violent crimes that can lead to a loss of gun rights. These charges include assault, assault with a firearm, battery, and sexual battery. Domestic violence charges (even ones that don’t involve a firearm!) can also sometimes lead to a loss of gun rights. Stalking, threats, and harassment- even if there was no measurable harm done- can also lead to you losing your rights to own a firearm.
There are also “secret ban laws” in some places. These laws can cause a ten year firearm ban that can turn into a lifetime firearms ban. These same laws can also keep you from owning or possessing a firearm if you have a restraining order against you. If you feel like you may be in a position where these laws would apply to you, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you navigate these laws and determine and maintain your rights.
Some other generic firearm ban laws apply to convicted felons, those who are mentally incompetent, insane, or disordered, and sex offenders.
While expungement can oftentimes be a great help, it doesn’t automatically mean your right to own a firearm will be restored. For example, if you’ve been convicted of brandishing or discharging a firearm, your charges could possibly be expunged, but you may still be subject to a lifetime firearm ban.
If you have been accused of a crime, or have a family member or friend who is in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Woodstock, GA, please contact Kyle today to learn more about the charges that are being faced and how to proceed. Kyle offers a free consultation and can answer any questions you may have on crimes, convictions, and firearm bans.
