Firearms Violations
The Good News in Firearms Cases!
The good news is the circumstantial evidence rule still applies. There must be some affirmative link to the gun and the defendant to sustain a conviction. Mere "possession" is often not enough
The rules regarding search and seizure also apply. If it is an illegal search then the gun is not admissible at trial.
Defending Against Charges of Firearms Law Violation
At our San Antonio law firm, attorney Ray Taylor is well known for his vigorous defense of clients facing firearms law violations. As a gun collector, former president of the N.R.A. affiliated South Texas gun club, Vietnam veteran and the author of several books on firearms law, Ray Taylor understands the rights and concerns of gun owners throughout Texas.
Contact Ray Taylor at 888-807-9916 or (210) 807-9916 to arrange a free initial in-office consultation and case analysis. Remember, the key to successful representation is the earliest possible intervention. Ask for a lawyer immediately and then remain silent.
An experienced attorney who knows gun laws
State and federal gun statutes vary considerably. Because of the number of different laws, people frequently are unaware that they have violated a law. If you have been charged with a firearms crime, it is important to have the immediate representation of a lawyer with many years of experience and a detailed knowledge of firearms and the firearms law. Attorney Ray Taylor has been practicing law for nearly 40 years and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law and nationally in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is one of only 31 Texas lawyers to have been so honored. His thorough knowledge of firearms and the applicable laws allows him to choose the approach that is most likely to achieve the best results.
Examples of state and federal firearms violations charges
In our experience, prosecutors are often inadequately prepared in gun cases, partly because they regard these cases as a slam dunk conviction, and because they do not have the depth of knowledge regarding firearms necessary to counter unexpected defenses. This allows us to mount a vigorous and effective defense in matters such as:
- Unlawfully carrying a firearm
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Carrying a licensed handgun at a bar, polling place, airport, courthouse or other prohibited place
- Illegal sale of guns
- Commission of a crime using a firearm
- Possession of a machine gun (fully automatic weapon)
- Possession of a sawed-off shotgun
- Modification of a gun to produce fully automatic fire
- Possession of silenced weapons
- Possession of explosive devices
Using effective defense strategies
Prosecutors often add firearms charges to other criminal charges (such as narcotics conspiracy)to strengthen their cases or to increase punishments. Our firm has been successful in having firearms evidence suppressed in a variety of criminal prosecutions. We use defenses involving search and seizure law, the lack of affirmative links between the accused and the gun, or a traveling or sporting use defense. There are too many defenses to these cases to list them all here. Suffice it to say it takes a firearms expert to expertly defend a firearms case. Mr. Taylor is also the author of books on firearms law and a book on forensic pathology.
An attorney who is also a gun collector
As a gun collector himself, Ray Taylor knows that many weapons do not function and are owned solely for their historical interest. However, people are still prosecuted for possessing nonworking weapons or silencers. Our law firm is well equipped to handle such cases. We share the gun owner's concerns.
Because of our experience handling a wide range of gun cases, we have been successful in obtaining dismissals, not guilty verdicts, reduced charges and reduced penalties for clients charged with firearm violations. To learn how we can help you, Contact our San Antonio, Texas, law firm. Call the Law Offices of Ray Taylor & Associates, P.C. at (210) 807-9916 to arrange a free initial consultation and case analysis.
