In Michigan, gun and weapons convictions often result in harsh penalties that can include mandatory prison sentences and heavy fines. When facing gun charges, it is critical to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Carl Jordan is a top Metro Detroit criminal lawyer with extensive experience defending clients against a wide range of weapons charges. He is dedicated to aggressively defending your rights and ensuring the best possible outcome in your case.
WEAPONS CHARGES IN MICHIGAN
Below are some of the most common weapons charges in Michigan:
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
According to Michigan Penal Code 750.227, a person shall not carry a concealed pistol unless they are in their own home, business, or on their own land unless they have a CPL (Concealed Pistol License). Carrying a concealed pistol or other weapon on your body or in your vehicle without a CPL (Concealed Pistol License) is a felony.
The penalties for a CCW conviction are:
Felon in Possession of Firearms
According to the Michigan Penal Code 750.224f, any person convicted of a felony cannot possess, use, transport, sell, purchase, carry, ship, receive, or distribute a firearm in Michigan. Gun rights may be restored under certain circumstances. A lawyer can advise you about the process of gun rights restoration.
The penalties for a Felon in Possession of Firearms conviction are:
Felony Firearm Possession
According to the Michigan Penal Code 750.227b a person who carries or has in his or her possession a firearm when he or she commits or attempts to commit a felony, is guilty of a felony.
The penalties for this crime are in addition to the underlying charges.
The penalties for a Felony Firearm Possession conviction are:
Brandishing a Firearm in Public
According to Michigan Penal Code 750.234e the act of brandishing a firearm in public is a misdemeanor. Michigan Penal Code 750.222(c) defines brandishing as pointing, waving or displaying a firearm with the intent to cause fear in another person.
The penalties for a Brandishing a Firearm in Public conviction include:
Defenses for Weapons Charges
An experienced Michigan firearms attorney, such as Carl Jordan, who has handled many weapons cases, will analyze the evidence against you and develop a defense strategy. After decades as a criminal defense attorney who was a former assistant prosecutor, Carl Jordan knows how to obtain an acquittal or a lesser charge.
Some of the ways an attorney can defeat or reduce the charges against you include:
A Skilled Attorney May Be Able to Obtain a Reduced Sentence
A judge will decide how you should be punished at a separate sentencing hearing after your trial. Your attorney will have the opportunity to highlight mitigating factors that may convince the judge to give you a lighter sentence.
Those factors include:
Attorney Jordan is an Experienced Weapons Defense Attorney
Attorney Jordan has successfully represented hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Because weapons charges are one of the most frequently charged offenses in Metro Detroit, Carl Jordan is especially knowledgeable in this area. He has a reputation for his commitment to the fearless pursuit of his client’s rights and freedoms. He is known for winning tough cases.
If You Are Facing Weapons Charges, Call Attorney Jordan
Prosecutors take weapons cases very seriously and often seek stiff jail terms for defendants. Weapons cases require a criminal defense attorney whose credibility and influence is based on past performance. Carl Jordan is that attorney. You need a very credible, influential criminal defense attorney by your side. With so much on the line, you owe it to yourself talk to Attorney Jordan. Call him at 248 358-6647 for a free consultation.