Gun Charges Archives

What Is the Penalty for Carrying a Gun Without a Permit in Pennsylvania?

Published on Aug 22, 2022

The penalty for carrying a concealed gun without a permit in Pennsylvania depends upon whether you face a third-degree felony or first-degree misdemeanor. A third-degree felony conviction could result in up to seven years imprisonment and $15,000 in fines, while a first-degree misdemeanor carries up to five years imprisonment and $10,000 in fines. However, a […]

What Is a Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA)?

Published on Jul 25, 2022

A Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) is any firearms crime related to the use, transfer, possession, manufacturing, and sale of firearms. Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes defines each of these crimes under Title 18, Chapter 61, Subchapter A. People charged with a VUFA have the right to a criminal defense attorney and should exercise it […]

What to Know About Philadelphia Firearms Charges If Arrested

Published on Dec 13, 2021

Philadelphia surpasses well more than 500 homicides from gun violence in 2021, city police are actively enforcing local, county, and state laws. Some local officials are reporting no “crisis” of criminal activity in the city just days before police stated that there were 23 homicide arrests in recent weeks with many related to Philadelphia firearms […]

PA Sup. Ct. Addresses Drug Dealing with a Firearm Sentences

Published on Jan 12, 2014

The case is Commonwealth v. Hanson, _ A.3d _ (2013), 2013 WL 6831854 (Pa. Supreme Ct., Dec. 27, 2013). The opinion is written by Justice Saylor. And, the application of a gun plus drug dealing mandatory minimum is overruled, because a defendant must be in knowing, physical possession or control, which is constructive control, an […]

Nervousness, Reaching Justify Suspicion for Weapons Search

Published on Apr 22, 2013

Criminal lawyers in Philadelphia need to be aware of cases where police claim their clients appeared nervous and made furtive movements. The latest case on this issue is Commonwealth v. Buchert, — A.3d —, 2013 WL 1499347 (Apr. 12, 2013) from the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In Buchert, the Court held that, during a nighttime car […]

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