As in most states now, Massachusetts makes it a crime if you carry a gun except certain circumstances. Massachusetts gun laws are somewhat quirky and fairness does not always come into play when someone is charged with carrying a firearm. There are two pertinent aspects of this law in Massachusetts. One portion of the Massachusetts gun law requires a mandatory eighteen (18) month sentence and the other has no minimum mandatory sentence.

You should not be charged with a gun law violation in Massachusetts if you are properly licensed or if you possess the gun at your place of business or at your residence; however this is not always the case. Prosecutors in Massachusetts take all gun cases seriously and if you have been charged with firearm possession you should act quickly and hire a good Massachusetts criminal lawyer who has handled gun cases.

Kathleen McCarthy has the experience necessary to defend you on Massachusetts gun and firearm cases. She understands the severity of these cases. Attorney Kathleen McCarthy has tried and won gun cases in Massachusetts. She understands the distinction between mandatory and non-mandatory features of the law and knows when each should be applied.

If you have been charged with a gun or firearm violation in Massachusetts it is critical that you retain a competent Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer such as Kathleen McCarthy. Often times your lawyer can often negotiate a modification of the complaint to charge the non-mandatory component. With the advice and counsel of a competent Massachusetts criminal attorney experienced with gun charges there always exists the possibility that the case can be resolved without the defendant having a criminal record.

Attorney McCarthy has successfully handled Massachusetts gun cases for the past twenty (20) years. If you have been charged in Massachusetts with a firearm offense you should contact Attorney Kathleen McCarthy online or call 978-975-8060 today.