Firearms

Kentucky Weapons Charge Defense Lawyer

The Second Amendment to the Constitution grants individuals the right to bear arms. However, this right has many limitations. For example, permits are required for concealed weapons and convicted felons are prohibited from carrying firearms. Individuals who violate these restrictions or commit a criminal offense with the use of a weapon face severe penalties. Kentucky criminal defense lawyer William M. Butler provides aggressive, attentive and diligent representation to clients charged for firearms offenses. Contact Mr. Butler to schedule an initial consultation.

Firearm Offense Cases

States and the federal government have laws regulating firearms. With over 20 years of criminal defense experience, William M. Butler has the ability to provide clients with effective defense representation when facing weapon, gun or other firearm offenses, such as:

• Committing a crime with the use of a firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
• Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon
• Illegal firearms sales
• Sale of firearm to a juvenile/juvenile possession of a firearm
• Other gun charges

Penalties for Firearm Offenses

Charges defendants face for robbery, assault, sex offenses and other criminal offenses are aggravated by the addition of a weapon possession charge. Individuals convicted of firearms offenses in addition to other offenses will face minimum sentencing guidelines. A Class D felony charge is increased to a Class C charge - which carries a longer sentence.

Cases involving weapons offenses are extremely complex. Consideration will be given to the type of firearm the defendant carried (automatic verses other firearm), the location of the weapon when the crime was committed and many other factors. In addition, convicted felons may face weapons charges if they are even in the same vicinity of a firearm.

William M. Butler conducts thorough investigation and review of the evidence in order to develop the strongest, most effective defense strategy. He skillfully negotiates with the prosecutor to minimize, reduce or eliminate the charges. He does everything he can to preserve the freedom and future of each client.

To schedule an initial consultation with firearms defense attorney William M. Butler, contact the Kentucky criminal defense law office today.

Attorney William M. Butler represents clients throughout the Louisville, Kentucky, metro area including the cities of Lexington, Bowling Green, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Frankfort, Ashland, London, Richmond, Covington, Newport, Elizabethtown, Pikeville, Danville, Owensboro and Georgetown.

Jefferson County • Daviess County • Warren County • Kenton County • McCracken County • Boyle County • Christian County • Fayette County • Boyd County • Pike County • Hopkins County