Rhode Island Weapons Crimes Attorney

Weapons Crimes

If you have been arrested for a crime involving the use or possession of a weapon, do not delay in contacting an experience and Rhode Island weapons crime lawyer. If convicted, gun and weapon crimes carry harsh penalties, often including jail time. Attorney James Powderly will aggressively defend your liberty and reputation. Call immediately for a free consultation at (401) 662-9006 if you have been arrested, investigated or otherwise accused of any of the following offenses:

ASSAULT AND/OR BATTERY WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON OR SUBSTANCE

Penalty

Imprisonment for up to twenty years.

ROBBERY BY USE OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON

Penalty

Imprisoned not less than ten years and a maximum period for life, or fined up to $15,000, or both.

POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT

Penalty

Imprisonment not less than one year and up to ten years, or by a fine up to $10,000, or both, and except for a first offense, shall not be eligible for probation and the sentence shall not be suspended or deferred.

CARRYING DANGEROUS WEAPON/SUBSTANCE IN COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME

Penalty

1st Offense: Imprisonment 3 years to 10 years;
2nd Offense: Imprisonment 10 years to 20 years;
3rd Offense: Imprisonment 15 years to life.

POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE DELIVERING OR MANUFACTURING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Penalty

Imprisonment 2 years to 20 years, and the sentence must be served consecutive (after) to any sentence the person receives for the underlying distribution or manufacturing charge. It is not a defense to this charge that a person has a license to carry/possess a firearm.

CARRYING A STOLEN FIREARM IN THE COMMISION OF A VIOLENT CRIME

Penalty

1st Offense: Imprisonment 5 to 10 years;
2nd Offense: Imprisonment 15 to 20 years;

3rd Offense: Imprisonment 20 years to life in prison. The sentence must be served consecutive (after) to the underlying sentence for the violent crime.

USING A FIREARM WHEN COMMITTING A CRIME OF VIOLENCE

Penalty

1st Offense: Imprisonment for 10 years. If a machine gun is used, thirty 30 years;
2nd Offense: Imprisonment for 20 years. If a machine gun is used, imprisonment shall be for life;
3rd Offense: Imprisonment for life or life without the possibility of parole depending on the trial judge’s consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

ALTERATING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS OF A FIREARM

Penalty

Imprisonment for up to 5 years.

ARMOR PIERCING BULLETS

Penalty

Imprisonment for up to 3 years, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

For other crimes, contact Attorney James Powderly at (401) 662-9006 for a free consultation.