Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Lawyer in the Dallas Fort Worth Area

If you're facing an Unlawful Possession of a Firearm charge, you need an aggressive Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Lawyer who can effectively defend your rights as well as make sure you understand all your legal options. 

A person who has been convicted of a felony (or of assault family/domestic violence) commits Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (also known as Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon) if they possess a firearm before the fifth anniversary of the person's release from confinement/supervision under probation or parole - whichever is later. After five years, a felon can only possess a firearm where they live (possessing a firearm away from home - even after the five years - is also Unlawful Possession of a Firearm).

See: Texas Penal Code 46.04

Punishment Range

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon is a third degree felony with a possible punishment range of 2-10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by someone previously convicted of assault family/domestic violence is a class A misdemeanor (with a possible punishment range of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine).

As a Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Lawyer, Mike Howard has handled many weapons cases, such as Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and gotten positive results for his clients. Mr. Howard is successful because he is always well prepared - he conducts both an extensive investigation of the case as well as exhaustive legal research. When the evidence is stacked against his clients, Mike Howard is often able to get his clients probation or even misdemeanor reductions.

About Mike Howard
Experienced Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Defense Attorney

Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Attorney Mike Howard has built his law practice on a reputation for dedicated, thorough criminal defense representation. Both the judges Mike Howard practices in front of and the prosecutors who he argues against know him as an ethical but aggressive advocate who works hard to protect his clients' legal rights. 

From his office in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Lawyer Mike Howard provides dedicated representation to those accused of serious crimes. Mike Howard represents clients in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties, including throught Richardson, Addison, Plano, Garland, Mesquite, University Park, Highland Park, Southlake, Farmers Branch, Irving, Grand Prairie, Allen, Frisco, Denton, Carrolton, McKinney, Duncanville, The Colony, Rockwall, Cedar Hill, Desoto, and Oak Cliff. 

If you are facing an Unlawful Possession of a Firearm case in the Dallas Fort Worth area, call now or fill out the contact form to speak with Dallas Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Lawyer Mike Howard.

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