Firearms and Weapons Crimes

What constitutes firearms and weapons charges, according to Texas law?

Firearms and weapons crimes refer to any violations of the federal and Texas weapons laws. If you’ve been accused of a crime involving a firearm or weapon, it’s essential to hire a skilled weapons crimes attorney in Austin as quickly as possible. The Texas laws on guns are constantly changing, so you need a criminal defense lawyer who knows the latest rulings and the most effective strategies. Otherwise, you could end up facing dire consequences, such as a conviction on your record, jail or prison time, loss of gun ownership rights, and high fines.

Ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, some of the most common firearms and weapons crimes in Texas include:

  • Possession of a prohibited weapon

  • Unlawful carrying of a weapon

  • Unlawful possession of a weapon

  • Felon in possession of a weapon

  • Unlawful possession in a weapons-free zone

  • Unlawfully selling a weapon

  • Improperly discharging a gun

  • Using a weapon while committing another crime, such as robbery

  • Threat with a deadly weapon

  • Assault with a deadly weapon

  • Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

  • Making a firearm accessible to a child

  • Firearm smuggling or trafficking

  • And many more

If you've been charged with a firearms or weapons offense, Chris Perri Law can help:

Weapons charges are serious. To protect your liberty, you need the zealous advocacy of an experienced firearms defense attorney. With over 20 years of experience practicing criminal law in Austin and throughout Texas, Chris Perri is ready to fight for you—and win. If you’ve been accused or convicted of a firearms or weapons crime, call Chris Perri Law at (512) 269-0260 for a free consultation. An award-winning lawyer, he’s helped clients win trials, prove their innocence, mount successful self-defense claims, get charges reduced or dismissed, and overturn convictions. Now, he’s ready to help you.