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OUR DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE LAW

RCW 9.41.040 is the Washington statute that defines the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. It sets forth two degrees:

  1. Unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree; and,
  2. Unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree.

You can be convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree if the following are true:

  • You were previously convicted of a “serious offense,” or plead not guilty to such an offense by reason of insanity; and,
  • You were caught owning a firearm, or had one in your possession or control.

You can be convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree if you own a firearm or have one in your possession or control, and, one of the following is true:

  • You were previously convicted of a certain felony, or pled not guilty to the same by reason of insanity; or,
  • You owned or possessed a firearm during any period when you were subject to a court order.

WE WILL HELP YOU AVOID HARSH PENALTIES

Unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree is a class B felony in Washington. The offense is punishable by:

  • Up to ten years in prison; and/or,
  • A maximum fine of $20,000.

Unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree is a class C felony. The crime is punishable by:

  • Up to five years in prison; and/or,
  • A maximum fine of $10,000.

OUR DEFENSE LAWYERS WILL HELP BUILD YOU A DEFENSE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CASE

Persons accused of these crimes must know that there are legal defenses that they can raise to either beat the charges or reduce them. For example, a defendant can show that while he owned or possessed a firearm, he did not have any prior convictions. It is important to note, however, that the best defenses will require the skill of an experienced Washington criminal defense attorney – in Seattle or in any other town or city in the State.

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We serve clients throughout Washington including those in the following localities:

  • King County including Bellevue, Kent, and Seattle
  • Benton County including Kennewick
  • Chelan County including Wenatchee
  • Clallam County including Port Angeles
  • Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen
  • Kitsap County including Port Orchard
  • Kittitas County including Ellensburg
  • Pierce County including Tacoma
  • Skagit County including Mount Vernon
  • Snohomish County including Everett
  • Spokane County including Spokane
  • Thurston County including Olympia
  • Whatcom County including Bellingham
  • Yakima County including Yakima