Focused Defense Against Gun-Related Criminal Charges
There is no substitute for experience, especially relevant experience. If you are facing gun-related charges in Virginia, you need a legal team that has defended against this type of charge — a team with experience in the criminal trial process.
At Kissiah & Schaefer, PLLC, both of our Fairfax, Virginia, weapons defense lawyers are former public defenders. In that role, we have spent the vast majority of our careers as attorneys in the courtroom, defending clients against criminal charges. We have handled many weapons cases, and we will use our experience to help you stay out of jail, minimize fines and other penalties and keep your gun rights.
We handle all manner of gun crimes, including:
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit: Although Virginia allows for carrying a concealed weapon, it is illegal to do so without being duly authorized and licensed.
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Homicide with a gun
- Burglary or other gun-related theft crimes
- Felon in possession: Possessing a firearm after a felony is another felony unto itself, carrying strict mandatory minimum penalties that vary in intensity depending on the nature of the original felony.
- Felony committed with a gun: Obviously, all felonies are serious, but gun-related felonies are treated even more harshly, with longer mandatory minimum incarcerations and bigger mandatory minimum monetary fines.
We Never Give Up | Appellate Success
No case is ever hopeless to us. Ms. Schaefer represented a client in a weapons case who was caught bringing a machete into a public school. Although it seemed hopeless after the client was convicted, she appealed the case, arguing that the statute under which our client was convicted was poorly written. She won on appeal and got the conviction reversed. We will fight your cause as far as it takes to get the best outcome possible for you.
Fairfax County Concealed Firearm Charge Lawyers | 571-308-2041 | Free Consultations
if you are facing gun-related criminal charges, our experienced criminal defense lawyers can help you understand your rights, your options and the legal process involved in this type of criminal charge. If you choose to hire us, we will do everything we can to minimize the negative impact of these charges on your life, getting your case dismissed or earning a not guilty sentence, if possible.
