Weapons Charges

Dallas Weapons Charges Lawyer

A weapons offense may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony in Texas, depending on the nature of the offense itself. Weapons charges involve a number of different unlawful acts involving the use, possession, sale, or distribution of deadly weapons. Although most often associated with firearms, weapons charges may also involve other instruments. Virtually anything may be classified as a “deadly weapon” in some context, if the instrument can be used to cause violent injury or death. Here is a list of potential Deadly Weapons:

Brass Knuckles
Nunchuks
Knives
Guns
Chemical Dispensing Device
Pipe Bombs
Club or Baton

No matter the particular nature of your weapons charges, we recommend that you consider consulting Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney Texas criminal defense attorney Chad West as soon as possible. With his experience in criminal defense representation in Texas and his commitment to his clients, attorney Chad West can fight to protect your rights and interests in conjunction with your charges.

Weapons Cases Handled

Following are some examples of the types of weapons charges that Chad West Law and his experienced legal team can handle:

Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a an illegal Weapon
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW)
Distribution or sale of illegal weapons

Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney Texas weapons charge lawyer Chad West is experienced in dealing with all types of weapons and firearms offenses, including those charged in relation to domestic violence, assault, murder, and other violent crime charges.

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When you contact Chad West Law regarding your weapons charge we will explain the specific criminal weapons charge and the potential penalties associated with the offense. We will also examine all of the circumstances surrounding your criminal charge, including any potential defenses recognized by Texas law, and will work with dedication to develop an aggressive defense strategy tailored to your situation.

§ 22.01. ASSAULT-Texas Penal Code

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse;

(2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; or

(3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

Various Forms of Assault and Violent Crimes

Assault
Assault Bodily Injury
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Aggravated Assault
Assaulting a Police Officer
Aggravated Robbery
Kidnapping
Family Violence/Domestic Violence
Terroristic Threat
Harassment
Stalking
Murder
Attempted Murder
Manslaughter

Punishment for Assault and Violent Offenses

Assault and other violent offenses can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony and there are many ways an assault charge could be elevated to a felony offense. For example, if a weapon was used, you may be charged with assault with a deadly weapon, which is considered a felony offense in Texas. When guns, knives or other weapons are used in an assault case, the charges will almost always be enhanced to felony charges, and if this situation applies to your case, then you most definitely need to seek the help of a qualified attorney because you face increasingly severe penalties if convicted.

Defending You Against Assault and Violent Charges

When you contact Chad West Law regarding your alleged assault or violent crime, we will explain your specific criminal charge and the potential penalties associated with the offense. We will also examine all of the circumstances surrounding your criminal charge, including any potential defenses recognized by Texas law, and will work with dedication to develop an aggressive defense strategy tailored to your criminal charge.