Though Arizona’s gun laws are less restrictive than other states, most firearm offenses are felonies in Arizona, with severe potential penalties that include prison terms, probation, and fines.
Even non-violent activities like unlawful gun possession can lead to serious consequences.
If you have been charged with a gun crime, you need to have legal protection from an experienced and effective defense attorney.
In the Phoenix area, we’re trusted by Arizonans for our hard-hitting legal representation. Our defense lawyer Howard Dworman has obtained numerous case dismissals, lowered charges, and acquittals. With his successful track record in handling gun crime cases, he has become an esteemed resource person at events such as the Crossroads of the West Gun Show.
There is a wide variety of weapons-related offenses under different Arizona laws. Here are some of the most common:
A person commits this offense if they knowingly and recklessly displays, handles, or discharges a firearm with intent to disturb the peace of a person, family, or neighborhood. This is a violation of ARS Section 13-2904.
Under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3102, a person commits misconduct involving weapons if they knowingly:
When a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument is involved while committing assault, the offense elevates to aggravated assault. Note that while guns are common in these offenses, the weapon does not have to be a firearm. Some cases of aggravated assault have involved knives and brass knuckles.
Arizona has certain definitions as to where a citizen can legally fire a gun, such as at shooting ranges and target shooting sites. In most other areas in a city or town, it is illegal to discharge a firearm. ARS Section 13-3107 states that “A person who with criminal negligence discharges a firearm within or into the limits of any municipality is guilty of a class 6 felony.”
Arizona has certain definitions as to where a citizen can legally fire a gun, such as at shooting ranges and target shooting sites. In most other areas in a city or town, it is illegal to discharge a firearm. ARS Section 13-3107 states that “A person who with criminal negligence discharges a firearm within or into the limits of any municipality is guilty of a class 6 felony.”
ARS Section 13-1209 specifically defines drive-by shooting as “intentionally discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle at a person, another occupied motor vehicle or an occupied structure.”
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The majority of weapons offenses in AZ are charged as felonies. They can range from Class 6 to Class 2 Felony, depending on the degree of the crime.
These are some examples of offenses and potential punishments:
While Arizona respects gun rights, state prosecutors are serious in pursuing cases of gun crimes and unlawful weapons.
No matter what your circumstances, you could be facing harsh penalties with a far-reaching impact on your career, your social relationships, and your rights. Let a competent defense lawyer help you protect your freedom.
Here at Dworman Law, our defense attorney Howard Dworman has effectively handled Arizona gun crime cases, obtaining favorable outcomes for clients.
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