Firearms

Firearms Lawyer in Seattle

Defending WA Residents Facing Serious Gun Crime Charges

If you find yourself charged with firearm-related charges of any kind, you will likely need a thorough, knowledgeable, and tenacious legal team to help ensure that you are getting the representation you need. With Attorney Matthew T. Hale, you will find a skilled Seattle firearms attorney who is well-versed in Washington's gun laws and is happy to answer any questions you may have in a free consultation.

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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm First Degree

According to Washington statutes, it is illegal to possess a firearm if you have previously been convicted of a serious offense. If you knowingly possess or control a firearm after having been convicted of a serious offense, you will be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, a class B felony, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, or up to $20,000 in fines, or both.

Call Hale Law Enterprises for a highly-knowledgeable Seattle firearm attorney at (206) 207-4776.

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Second Degree

This category is considered a class C felony, which is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, $10,000 in fines, or both.

A person can be convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree if he or she possesses or controls a firearm and:

Is a minor (under 18) without special authorization
Is on bail for a serious offense
Has previously been convicted of a felony that is not considered a serious offense
Has been previously convicted of certain less serious domestic violence acts
Is subject to a qualifying protective order

Other Miscellaneous Firearms Charges

Some other firearms charges that our Seattle attorney is prepared to fight include:

Carrying a pistol (or leaving a loaded pistol in a car)
Unlawful delivery of a firearm
Aiming or discharging a firearm
Possessing a dangerous weapon
Carrying a concealed weapon
Unlawful display of a weapon (usually for the purpose of intimidation)

To find out more about these specific charges and potential sentencing options, call your Seattle firearms lawyer at (206) 207-4776 for a free consultation.

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STATE OF WASHINGTON v A.C. DUI
June 2024 - DUI case dismissed on 6/20/24. Client charged with DUI in KCDC Kent courthouse drunk driving and being involved in a rollover accident. Case dismissed in interests of justice for lack of evidence.
STATE OF WASHINGTON V. A.B. ASSAULT
King County Superior Court, January 2022 - Defendant charged with felony Assault 2, facing 9 months in jail. Case resolved with misdemeanor, no jail time.
STATE OF WASHINGTON v. BH, FELONY THEFT 2
King County Superior Court Felony Theft case dismissed on 4/19/23 before first pretrial.
STATE OF WASHINGTON V. J.C. ASSAULT
King County Superior Court, October 2022 - Defendant charged with felony Assault 2 DV, facing 9 months in jail. Case dismissed within 10 days of arraignment in the interests of justice.
STATE OF WASHINGTON VS C.Q. DUI
King County District Court, December 2021 - Defendant charged with DUI, facing 364 days in jail. Case reduced to Negligent Driving, no jail time.

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