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Accusations regarding the commission of a firearms offence are extremely serious and can result in severe custodial sentences. Therefore, it is vital that any individual who is being investigated or has been charged with a firearm offence seeks specialist legal advice and representation in this niche area of law.
Our team of specialist criminal defence solicitors and accredited police station representatives have a wide-range of experience in assisting individuals who facing firearm offence allegations, providing clear pragmatic advice; along with robust defence and expert legal representation at court.
We have a track record of successfully defending cases which involve challenging whether the alleged “firearm” meets the legal definition (obtaining expert reports where appropriate) and in relation to a variety of issues such as whether items were in a client’s possession or advancing exceptional circumstances such that a mandatory minimum sentence need not be imposed.
If it is alleged that you have committed such an offence, please do not hesitate to contact our specialists today without delay on 01616 966 229.
Firearms legislation covers more than just the pistols, rifles or sawn off shotguns. A firearm can be a ‘lethal barrelled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be can be discharged’, any prohibited weapon, any component part of such a lethal or prohibited weapon and any accessory to any such weapon designed or adapted to diminish the noise or flash caused by firing the weapon. In practice this can mean a wide range of items, including stun guns and CS sprays.
The ‘lethality’ of a weapon is relatively complex, with a court ultimately determining if the weapon should be categorised as ‘lethal’.
The following are examples of particular firearms cases which may pursued by the CPS:
Sentencing for firearms offences can vary from a fine through to a custodial sentence. However, the purchase, acquisition, manufacture, selling or transfer of certain prohibited weapons can result in a mandatory minimum custodial sentence.
R v R - This case involved a client in possession of a firearm having been under surveillance by the police. Our client stated that the she was in fear and had been handed the weapon. The weapon was examined and legal argument took place as to whether the firearm was indeed a weapon or an imitation. Due to the investigation by our defence team we were able to agree a plea to a lesser offence and our client avoided a custodial sentence.
R v B - This case involved the charges of possession of firearms and ammunition. We were able to successfully challenge that the items were not firearms and advanced the defence that the items were being kept as antique ornaments.
R v D - This case involved an allegation of a possession of a weapon designed for the discharge of a noxious liquid. We were able to successfully challenge the prosecution evidence leading to the case being dismissed by the court.
If it is alleged that you have committed a firearms offence please do not hesitate to contact our specialists today without delay on 01616 966 229 or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will contact you directly.
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