Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Lawyer Fort Worth, Arlington, Tarrant County
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If you or a loved one has been arrested, charged or are under investigation for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon charges in Tarrant County, a fundamental key to an effective defense of the charges is to hire an experienced criminal lawyer to represent you. Our goal in every Possession of a Prohibited Weapon case is to fully investigate every aspect of the case, develop an effective and aggressive defense strategy, and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Penalties for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
If you have been charged or are under investigation for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, you may be facing serious penalties. According to Texas law, a person commits the offense of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon if he intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
- an explosive weapon
- a machine gun
- a short-barrel firearm
- a firearm silencer
- a switchblade knife
- knuckles
- armor-piercing ammunition
- a chemical dispensing device
- a zip gun
If the Prohibited Weapon is a switchblade knife or knuckles, the offense is considered a Class A Misdemeanor and carries a possible penalty of up to 1 year in Jail and fines of up to $4,000. Otherwise, the offense of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon is categorized as a 3rd Degree Felony and carries a possible penalty of up to 10 years in Prison and fines of up to $10,000.
With over 45 years of combined legal experience in defending clients charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon charges in Tarrant County, we have the experience, knowledge, expertise, and proven record to provide our clients with the best possible defense of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon charges.
Tarrant County Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Case Results
Listed below are recent Possession of a Prohibited Weapon cases in Tarrant County in which the criminal defense lawyers at Kennedy & Kennedy have obtained favorable results for our clients.
Please note that these results are not indicative of a guaranteed result as every criminal case is unique and requires individual evaluation.
State of Texas v. W.T.P.
Offense: Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Court: County Criminal Court 4, Tarrant County
Result: Case DISMISSED
State of Texas v. E.S.
Offense: Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Court: County Criminal Court 10, Tarrant County
Result: Case DISMISSED
State of Texas v. C.L.P.
Offense: Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Court: 297th District Court, Tarrant County
Result: Case NO BILLED by Grand Jury
State of Texas v. J.R.
Offense: Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Court: County Criminal Court 7, Tarrant County
Result: Case DISMISSED
If you or a loved one is in need of a Tarrant County criminal defense attorney for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon charges, contact us at (817) 460-4500 to discuss the specific facts of your case. |
