Austin Weapons Crimes Attorneys
In Austin, on a night out, it’s not uncommon for a person to bring their gun. Whether for protection or simply a habit, gun possession is normal in Texas. But when a person is arrested, that totally lawful possession of a gun can change into a massive legal liability.
At Adamo & Adamo Law Firm, we are criminal defense attorneys for people in Austin. Our clients are people accused of crimes by an overzealous, motivated police force that’s only looking for the biggest conviction. And the biggest convictions often have weapons charges tacked on to them. But we’re here to help you.
How Weapon Crimes Change Standard Charges
The most common way for a person to face a serious criminal charge is with a vehicle search after a stop. Police use vehicle searches and probable cause to look for drugs. However, if a search yields both drugs and a weapon, the drug charges can be enhanced significantly, leading to greater penalties.
This is similar in many cases:
- Simple assault can become aggravated assault with a firearm, going from a Class A misdemeanor to a second-degree felony.
- Robbery becomes aggravated robbery, which is a first-degree felony with the longest potential sentences.
- Burglary becomes aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony.
Furthermore, possession of the weapon during the alleged commission of a crime is enough to kick off these inflated charges. There does not need to be any kind of intent or motivation on your side. Its presence is enough.
In addition to those aggravated charges, there are penalties for possession of a firearm by former felons, for possessing a firearm in certain areas and for using a firearm in a dangerous way. There are a number of ways that your gun can leave you vulnerable to legal consequences.
We Protect You And Your Freedom
As your gun crimes attorneys, we’ll prioritize your rights to freedom in any discussion, investigation, interview or interaction with police and prosecution. No matter who you are or what your background is, whether you’ve had previous convictions or not, you have rights in the justice system.
The foremost of those rights is that you are innocent until proven guilty. Yes, you have the right to remain silent, and you should exercise it. Yes, you have the right to an attorney, and that’s why we are here. But your presumption of innocence puts the burden of proof on the state.
The state has to prove everything it says about you. It has to find compelling evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, and that is the most challenging part of the law.
We Treat You With Respect. We Defend You With Strength.
You deserve an attorney who treats you with compassion and humanity, and doesn’t treat you as if you are a criminal. You deserve an attorney who believes you and champions you in and out of court. That’s what we do. That’s what you can count on. Call us at 713-237-8380 or send an email using this online form.