Weapons Lawyer in Townsville
Facing criminal charges related to weapons offences can be a stressful experience. At Kalo Criminal Law, we understand the stress and anxiety that comes with these charges. If you find yourself facing a weapons offence charge, It’s crucial to seek the legal advice of an experienced criminal lawyer who can navigate the complexities of the law and fight for your rights.
In Queensland, weapons offences are taken extremely seriously as they pose a risk to public safety. Being charged with a weapons offence can have severe consequences, including large fines and imprisonment.
At Kalo Criminal Law, we understand the gravity of your situation and will provide you with the expert advice and support you need to achieve a positive outcome. You are not alone - we are here to assist you.
What is a weapons offence?
A weapons offence refers to the illegal possession, use, or sale of weapons or firearms. This includes:
Possessing a weapon without the proper permits or licenses
Carrying a concealed weapon
Carry a replica weapon in public
Carry a weapon that is in public view
Using a weapon to cause harm
Arming oneself in a public place causing fear
Fire or discharge any firearm in a public place
Altering the serial number of a firearm
Weapons offences our lawyers can help with include:
Firearms offences in Queensland in public places
Unlawful possession
Storing weapons
Shortening firearms
Licences
Altering identification marks or modifying weapons
Here we’ll give an overview of the types of weapons offences:
Firearms offences in Queensland in public places
Firearms crimes carry severe penalties in Queensland, especially when they occur in public areas. It's essential to be aware of the laws surrounding firearms to avoid getting caught up in legal trouble. In public places, it is strictly prohibited to: Carry a replica weapon openly, Possess a weapon that is visibly exposed to the public, Carry a loaded firearm or any weapon capable of discharge, Display a weapon in a way that causes fear in others, or discharge a firearm in a public place.
Unlawful possession
It's important to be aware of the legal consequences of firearms offences in Queensland, specifically relating to possession. Possession of an unregistered firearm is strictly prohibited. Penalties for possession of firearms increase if an individual has more than ten weapons and if the weapons are of a specific category. The maximum penalty for these crimes can be up to 13 years in prison.
For specific categories of firearms, such as machine guns, military-style weapons, and pump-action shotguns, there are mandatory minimum penalties that require the full term of imprisonment to be served in jail
Storing weapons
You must have secure storage facilities for your firearms when you are not physically possessing them. This is essential to avoid the possibility of unauthorised access or theft. Sentencing of this crime can include fines of up to $11,780 or a two-year prison sentence.
Shortening firearms
It is illegal to shorten a firearm, as well as acquiring, possessing or selling a shortened firearm. Sentencing can involve fines of up to $11,780 or a two-year prison sentence.
Licences
A Weapons License enables you to legally possess a weapon. Additionally, specific licenses are available for security guards, as well as for dealers and collectors.
To be eligible for a Weapons license, there are several important criteria to meet:
You must be over the age of 18 years.
Completion of a firearms safety training course
Secure storage for your firearms must be in place.
You must have a genuine and legal reason for owning a firearm.
What to expect from Kalo Criminal Law - your local Townsville Weapons Lawyer
Solid Legal Advice
Navigating weapons-related criminal charges requires a comprehensive understanding of the law. Our dedicated weapons lawyers are well-versed in criminal law matters.
We'll assess your situation, create a strong defence plan, and work towards the best outcome to protect your rights.
Personalised Support
When you contact our team in Townsville about representing you for a weapons offence, know that we are here to help.
Being charged with a weapons offence can be stressful and overwhelming. We will explain the whole process, reduce any reputational damage, give you options and fight for you.
We’ll ask you a series of questions and listen to what happened and the circumstances surrounding the matter
We’ll let you know what your options are and the possible fines or imprisonment time for the charges
We’ll let you know our fees upfront so you are fully informed on how much it will cost to be represented by a professional and experienced weapons offence lawyer to get the best possible outcome for your case
Seek Justice Today
When you choose Kalo Criminal Law to fight a weapons offence, you get a team of lawyers who don’t just know the law – we genuinely love what we do and know how to make it work to our clients advantage.
Our director Kerri Patterson is a confident and tenacious advocate, she enjoys appearing in court and protecting her client’s rights. Kerri’s clients appreciate her professionalism, tenacity and responsiveness.
