Murrieta Gun Crime Attorney
Fighting Firearms Charges in Southern California
California’s gun laws are some of the most restrictive and complex in the United States. They can involve harsh penalties for what may seem like even the simplest of matters regarding purchase and ownership. If you are facing allegations relating to firearms, it is imperative that you consult a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney before moving forward with your case. Murrieta gun crimes attorney H. Charles “Chuck” Gorian is a recognized authority in Riverside County and the surrounding regions for firearms and weapons-related offenses in California.
Gorian is one of only a few attorneys in southern California that truly understands the highly complex nature of such weapons, their firing mechanisms, their engineering, and their capabilities as they relate to California law.
Chuck Gorian has even shared his knowledge of firearms as they pertain to the law by providing training to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in relation to the enforcement of these gun crime laws.
Restrictions on Use and Ownership
While many people can legally own or possess guns in California, various restrictions do apply. However, many people are prohibited from possessing a gun in California. These include felons, persons addicted to narcotics, persons with two or more convictions under PC 417, persons convicted of certain misdemeanors, persons suffering from mental illness, and people under the age of 18. (People under the age of 21 may not purchase a gun).
California also has numerous gun crime laws involving the use of a firearm, including brandishing a weapon, inflicting bodily injury while brandishing a weapon, California’s “drive-by” shooting law, assault with a firearm, shooting at an inhabited or occupied dwelling, vehicle, or aircraft, and the malicious discharge of a laser at an occupied aircraft, among others.
Riverside County Gun Crimes Attorney H. Charles Gorian regularly advocates for his clients on charges involving:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Brandishing a firearm
- Concealed carry weapons
- Federal firearms violations
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Penalty for possession of assault weapons
- Penalty for possession by a minor
- Penalty for possession of an unregistered gun
- Unlawful discharge of a weapon
- Unlawful sale of firearms
- Unlicensed firearms
- Restoration of Gun Rights
Restoration of Gun Rights in California
Losing your right to own or possess firearms due to a criminal conviction can have a lasting impact on your life. However, under California law, there are ways to potentially restore those rights. Our law firm is the preeminent firearms expert in the region regarding the Restoration of Gun Rights. His experience helping clients regain their legal ability to possess firearms goes back twenty-six years.
If you’ve been convicted of a felony or of certain misdemeanors, your gun rights may have been revoked. In some cases, these rights can be restored through various legal avenues, such as:
– Reducing a felony conviction to a misdemeanor
– Seeking a gubernatorial pardon
– Motion to withdraw a guilty plea or Writ in Coram Nobis
Not everyone is eligible for gun rights restoration, and the process can be complex. Our experienced criminal defense attorney will evaluate your case, determine if you qualify, and guide you through the necessary steps to restore your rights. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the representation they need to move forward and regain their full legal privileges.
Contact our Attorney
If you have been charged with firearm offenses, do not hesitate to call, email, or fill out our online form and speak to the Law Office of H. Charles Gorian. We can help you understand the nature of the gun crime charges and develop an effective strategy to help protect your second amendment rights. Call (951) 395-0511.