Rhode Island Gun/Firearms Possession Defense Lawyer
Fight a Gun Possession Charge in Rhode
Island!
Rhode Island has very strict gun laws. It is
illegal to possess any gun without a valid
permit or license. The laws and penalties get
extremely complicated, since there are many
circumstances when simply having a gun in your
possession will trigger significantly enhanced
penalties, even with a permit.
Please call me right away to talk about your
Rhode Island gun charge, and what we can do to
defend your rights. Call now at (401) 662-9006.
Penalties For Firearms
Possession under
RI Law
Possession of a pistol, revolver, or
handgun without a permit: 1-10 years in
jail, fines up to $10,000.
Possession of a sawed off shotgun or sawed
off rifle: up to 10 years in jail, fines up
to $5,000.
Possession of other illegal weapons
(including large knives, clubs, martial arts
weapons): up to $1000, and a year in jail.
If you are a convicted felon,
you are not allowed to have a gun. Penalties for
gun possession will be 2-10 years in prison if
you are found guilty.
Possession of an air rifle, air pistol, blank
gun, BB gun, or other related item will be
penalized by fines of up to $50, or up to $100
and 30 days in jail for a 2nd or subsequent
offense.
RI Enhanced Gun Possession
Penalties
There are significant extra penalties when
carrying any weapon, gun, firearm, or related
device while committing a felony or crime of
violence.
Possession of a Gun while committing a
felony: 1-10 years in prison and fines up to
$10,000.
Possession of a Gun While
Intending to Deliver or Sell Drugs: 2-20
years in prison.
Call me today for a free legal consultation
on your gun, firearms, or weapon possession
charges or other criminal
charges in Rhode Island at (401)
662-9006.
Sincerely, James Powderly, Attorney at Law
Further Reference:
Weapons/Gun Laws § 11-47-1 -
Rhode Island Firearms Act
Attorney James Powderly defends people accused
of shoplifting, theft, larceny, embezzlement,
insurance fraud, receiving stolen goods or
property, false pretenses, misappropriation, and other criminal
charges in
courts across Rhode Island everyday. Call today
for a free, no-obligation, criminal defense
consultation on any RI arrest or charge. (401) 662-9006
James P. Powderly, Esq., A Rhode Island Criminal
Defense Attorney
Powderly Defense Firm
270 Bellevue Avenue, # 341
Newport, RI 02840 |
