Gun Rights and Convictions

By Robert Rhodes | November 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Gun Rights and Convictions

Gun Rights: The Consequences of Conviction. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. The short answer. One automatically loses the right to possess a gun for any Washington felony conviction and any misdemeanor | gross misdemeanor domestic violence conviction that involves dangerous behavior directed at another person.   The only exception to automatic loss of the right…

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Firearm Enhancements

By Robert Rhodes | November 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Firearm Enhancements

Firearm Enhancements: Consequences of Conviction. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Under Washington law, defendants convicted of certain felonies while “armed with a firearm” will receive a firearm enhancement in addition to the “standard” sentence of their crime. How much time do you get for using a Firearm in the Commission of a…

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