Honolulu Firearm Ownership or Possession Prohibited Lawyer

Firearm Ownership or Possession Prohibited – §134-7 (a) No person who is a fugitive from justice or is a person prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law shall own, possess, or control any firearm or ammunition therefor. (b) No person who is under indictment for, or has waived indictment for, or has been bound over to the circuit court for or has been convicted in this State or elsewhere of having committed a felony, or any crime of violence, or an illegal sale of any drug shall own, possess, or control any firearm or ammunition therefor.

Penalties

Any person violating subsection (a) or (b) shall be guilty of a class C felony, provided that any felon violating subsection (b) shall be guilty of a class B felony.

Possession

Possession is generally defined as on your person, in your home, or in your vehicle. You do not need to have a weapon in your hands to be in possession. A prosecutor need only show that you had actual control or domain over the prohibited weapon.

The possession of firearms and ammunition by anyone who is a prohibited possessor is a crime in Hawaii. If you are facing pending or current criminal charges involving firearms, we are here to help. Crimes involving firearms are among the most serious offenses and can lead to lifelong consequences.

The lawyers at the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm are very experienced in defending crimes involving firearms. We have been successfully defending people charged with crimes involving firearms for nearly 3 decades. Our attorneys are long-time advocates for safe and responsible firearms ownership for peaceful and competent adults.

Firearm Ownership or Possession Prohibited

If you or someone you know is facing gun charges in Hawaii, it is essential to have aggressive and experienced representation in court during each phase of the representation. Email us or call our office at 808-647-2423. Our experienced lawyers at the Attorneys For Freedom law firm have decades of experience defending people charged with gun crimes.

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Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813
Phone: 808-647-2423