Santa Clarita Weapon Defense Attorney

Santa Clarita Weapon Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan has worked on 100s of weapons cases during his legal career as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He understands how prosecutors and judges view these types of cases, and has effectively helped people charged with these crimes using comprehensive strategies he has developed throughout his career in criminal law.

If you have been accused of a weapon violation in the Santa Clarita Valley, there are many effective approaches which should be pursued. In some cases, early intervention may steer your case away from court and allow your attorney to request an alternative such as an "Office Hearing." An effective attorney will also provide positive information on your behalf, which may result in less-serious charges or no charges being filed.

Your attorney should also determine if a criminal charge is even proper in your case- many charging sections are complex, and do not apply to everyone arrested in that situation. Weapon Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan is extremely familiar with complex California weapon charges, and can determine if charges would not be justified in your case.

Santa Clarita Weapon Possession Violations

It is illegal to possess many weapons in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as in the state of California. Weapon violations range from unlawful possession of firearms, knives, brass knuckles, Chinese Stars or other related items, many of which are noted in Penal Code section 12020. A weapon possession charge can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. Early intervention by your attorney can be critical in how a weapon case is filed in court; thus, waiting to see what is filed in court at your arraignment may preclude certain options to resolve your case. Because of the serious potential consequences, if you have been arrested for a weapon violation, you should never represent yourself in court.

If you are being investigated for a weapon offense in the Santa Clarita Valley, you need prompt representation from the lawyer who knows the local system, the alternatives which exist for your case, and the strategies which make sense for you. If you have been accused of illegally possessing, selling, discharging, brandishing or carrying a weapon, it is in your best interest to contact Santa Clarita criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan.

Santa Clarita Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan is extremely familiar with California criminal law and weapons charges. He effectively provides clients with personal and professional legal representation for their weapons charges throughout Santa Clarita, and can help you with your weapon case.

Weapons charge in the Santa Clarita area? Contact the law offices of Gregory Caplan today! Call 661-225-7905 today!