Weapon Offenses Lawyer in Fairfax

A weapon offense is a crime that is committed when people unlawfully possess, sell or distribute weapons.  A weapon offense may involve the illegal possession, usage or distribution of a firearm, knife, cane, brass knuckles, night sticks, throwing stars, explosive devices or stunning devices.  In the Commonwealth of Virginia, all weapon offenses are considered serious because of the bodily harm and injuries that are commonly associated with these types of crimes.

Prosecution of Fairfax Weapon Offenses

After people have been charged with weapon offenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia, they should know that they will be vigorously prosecuted.  This especially holds true if they used a weapon to carry out a serious crime, like rape, assault, robbery or murder.  Once people have been charged with weapon offenses, law enforcement will not hold back during investigations or interrogations.  Additionally, prosecutors will try their hardest to obtain convictions and to get maximum sentences from judges.  This means that if people are convicted of weapon related offenses, like carrying a concealed firearm, they may be ordered to serve time in prison, pay fines, perform community service and/or be placed on probation.  Also, people will lose their right to legally possess firearms in the future.