Fresno County Criminal Defense

Weapon ChargesAggressive Defense Against Firearm Allegations

Firearm allegations often carry mandatory penalties and long-term restrictions on your rights. Najda Kazarian challenges the search, the seizure, and the charge itself.

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What's at Stake

Potential Penalties and Consequences

Mandatory Minimums

Many firearm offenses carry mandatory minimum sentences and enhancements, particularly when combined with other charges.

Loss of Rights

A conviction can result in a lifetime firearm prohibition, affecting hunting, sport shooting, and self-defense rights.

Federal Exposure

Certain firearm cases can be picked up federally, carrying significantly harsher sentencing than state court.

Our Defense Strategy

How Najda Defends Weapon Charges Cases

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Challenge the Search

Firearms are frequently discovered through searches of a person, vehicle, or home. We scrutinize whether the search was lawful under the Fourth Amendment.

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Contest Ownership, Possession, and Knowledge

The prosecution must prove the required elements regarding your knowledge and connection to the firearm, which may involve ownership, purchase, receipt, or possession, depending on the circumstances. We challenge weak chains of custody and constructive possession theories.

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Protect Your Rights Going Forward

Where possible, we pursue outcomes that avoid a permanent firearm prohibition and protect your future rights.

Related Charges

California weapon cases can turn on possession, location, intent, prior convictions, and whether police lawfully found the alleged weapon or ammunition. Prompt legal advice helps protect constitutional rights.

Concealed dirk or dagger
Possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession of ammunition by a felon
Brandishing a weapon or firearm
Carrying a loaded firearm in public or in a vehicle

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can police search my car or home without a warrant to find a weapon?

Generally, no, unless a recognized exception applies, such as consent, plain view, or exigent circumstances. We closely examine the legality of every search in weapon cases.

Can I get my gun rights back after a conviction?

Restoration of firearm rights depends on the nature of the conviction and is often difficult, particularly for felony convictions. We discuss realistic options as part of your defense strategy.

Is an unloaded firearm still illegal to carry?

California law regulates both loaded and unloaded firearms differently depending on location and permitting. Even an unloaded weapon can lead to serious charges without a valid permit.