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Have you been charged with a firearm related criminal charge? Here you will find extensive information about firearm charges and firearm cases including the law in Victoria, penalties and cases we have defended. Firearms offences vary from possessing firearms to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Possessing an imitation firearm can be considered a firearm offence. The Courts are often impose very harsh penalties for firearm offences. |
Some issues in firearms cases are;
Was the firearm / gun capable of being used?Why did you have the firearm / gun with you on that particular day?
- Possessing, carrying or using a handgun without a licence (non-prohibited person)
- Possessing Trafficable Quantity of Unregistered Firearms
- Possessing a Longarm Without License
- Ammunition – possessing, acquiring or carrying
- Possessing, Using, or Carrying an Unregistered Handgun
- Possessing an unregistered longarm
- Possessing certain types of handguns
- Prohibited Person Possessing Firearms
- Using Firearms to Resist Arrest
We work with you to put the offending in a context that makes a Judge understand it and for them to see how the firearms offence came about.
If you have been charged with a firearms offence and need advice or legal representation, please contact us immediately by calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.
