It is within your right to possession a firearm in Minnesota so long as you follow all the necessary steps, but if you slip up, even if it’s on accident, you may end up facing unlawful weapons charges. If this happens to you, reach out to the experienced gun possession lawyers at Appelman Law Firm. Avery Appelman has helped numerous clients out of similar situations, and he’ll be more than happy to help you in your time of need.
Criminal Attorney in Wayzata, MN
Avery has defended clients all over the state and in the greater Twin Cities area, and he’ll work hard to help you get the justice you deserve. Whether you’re located in Wayzata, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Hopkins, Richfield, Edina or Golden Valley, or if you’ve been charged in Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Scott County or Stearns County, Avery Appelman can help. Give us a call today to learn more.
Wayzata Gun Possession Lawyer
It seems like everyone in Minnesota hunts or knows somebody who hunts. It is perfectly legal to possess a rifle or a shotgun to hunt so long as you are approved by state and follow the proper channels. Same goes for a weapon like a handgun for protection or recreation. However, problems can occur if you’re not careful. For example, you can be charged with illegal weapon possession if:
- You fail to renew your permit to carry, but keep the weapon in your possession.
- You son takes your weapon out of the safe and brings it to a friend’s house to show off, and the parents call the police.
- You travel out of state with the weapon and break a law in the adjacent state.
Along a similar vein, if you bring a weapon with you during the commission of another crime, like breaking and entering or an assault, your charges will likely be upgraded to a felony. These charges carry the potential for serious jail time, so you’ll want to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. For more information on how Avery Appelman can work with you to help beat the charges and retain your right to possess a weapon, reach out to our firm today.
Gun Possession Resources in Minnesota
For more information about how to retain your permit to carry or what potential charges you could face, check out some of the helpful links below.
- Minnesota Permit To Carry Application
- Permit To Purchase or Transfer Gun Ownership in Minnesota
- Weapons Possession in Minnesota
- Wayzata Police Department
- Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
- Hennepin County Inmate Search
Contact a Criminal Lawyer in Wayzata
If you or someone you love has used a weapon in the commission of a crime, or if you’ve simply made a mistake and been charged with illegal gun possession, you’ll want a lawyer on your side. Let Avery be that lawyer. He will work closely to collect evidence, interview witnesses and do everything in his power to get the charges thrown out or at least reduced. To help your case get off to the right start, we offer a free initial case review that allows you to sit down with an attorney and discuss your case, with no commitment required. You can set that up by clicking here, calling us at (952) 224-2277 or by stopping in at our office, located at:
8700 W 36th Street, Suite 125
St. Louis Park, MN 55426