Murfreesboro Weapons Crimes Lawyer

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Weapon Offenses

Under Tennessee law, certain restrictions apply to the right to possess weapons. These laws govern what types of weapons are allowed and when and where they can be carried. If you are facing a weapon charge in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne or somewhere else in Middle Tennessee, Murfreesboro weapons crimes attorney Thomas Parkerson can provide the professional legal representation you need to fight these charges. As a former Assistant District Attorney General in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne and all Rutherford County he has extensive legal and trial experience which can be used in challenging the prosecution's case against you.

Weapon Crimes in Tennessee

Tennessee law prohibits the average person from owning or carrying some weapons altogether. Prohibited weapons include explosives or explosive weapons, machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and gun silencers. Possessing these prohibited weapons constitutes a felony and carries penalties of 1 to 30 years in prison. Switchblades and metal knuckles are also prohibited and, if found in your possession, may result in a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to 1 year in jail.

Another Tennessee law involves the unlawful possession of a weapon, such as a gun, a knife with a blade longer than 4 inches, or a club, with the intent to use it. This law is rather unspecific and unclear and, if you are charged with it, can be challenged. Many weapon charges can be challenged because of their subjective nature. You may be accused of possessing an illegal weapon on a charge that will not hold up in court, which can result in the charges being dismissed. Other weapon charges may result from carrying a weapon when prohibited by court order from doing so, such as someone convicted of domestic violence or who is on probation.

Whatever the circumstances of the weapon charges you are facing, the Murfreesboro weapons crimes lawyer will thoroughly investigate the case against you to create a competent legal defense.

Facing weapon charges? Contact the Murfreesboro Weapons Crimes Attorney at the firm today.