Carmel Gun Crime Lawyer
If you are facing charges for a gun crime in Carmel, Indiana, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side. As former prosecutors and Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists, The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC has the knowledge, experience, and insight to mount a strong defense on your behalf. Call our criminal defense lawyers in Carmel today to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
What Are Common Gun Crime Offenses in Indiana?
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution gives us the right to bear arms. However, various Indiana laws regulate the possession and sale of firearms, as well as prohibited uses of firearms. Some commonly charged gun crimes in Indiana include:
- Carrying a handgun without a license: You must have a license to lawfully carry a handgun in your car or person unless an exception applies.
- Unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer: You cannot possess or carry a firearm if you have been convicted of domestic battery.
- Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon: If you have been convicted of a major offense such as murder, rape, robbery, drug dealing, or child molesting, you may be considered a serious violent felon and barred from possessing a firearm.
- Possession of a firearm by a non-citizen: An immigrant illegally in the United States cannot possess a firearm in Indiana.
- Delivery of a deadly weapon to an intoxicated person: It is illegal under Indiana law to provide a firearm to someone who is intoxicated, in the habit of becoming intoxicated, you know to be ineligible to possess the weapon, or who plans to use the weapon to commit a crime.
- Obliterating identification marks on a handgun or possessing a handgun with obliterated identification marks: Indiana law prohibits destroying firearm serial numbers or possessing a firearm with the serial number defaced.
Various other types of firearm charges can apply in different situations. The first step to defending the charges is understanding what the prosecution is alleging you did. An experienced Carmel gun crime attorney from our criminal defense firm can carefully review the charges against you, explain them to you, and identify plausible defense strategies.
Possible Penalties for Gun Offenses in Indiana
The potential penalties you face if convicted of a gun charge in Indiana will depend on various factors, but the most important one is the level of offense. These penalties could include:
- Class A misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail
- Level 6 felony: 6 months to 2.5 years in jail
- Level 5 felony: 1 to 6 years in prison
- Level 4 felony: 2 to 12 years in prison
If you used a gun during the commission of another crime, you could face a weapon enhancement that adds 5 to 20 years to your sentence.
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If you have been charged with a gun offense, contact The Criminal Defense Team today to learn more about your legal rights and options.