What happens after a weapons charge?
A weapons allegation needs to be read carefully. I start with the charge and the circumstances the prosecution is alleging, not an assumption that all weapons cases involve the same conduct. A.R.S. § 13-3102 contains several distinct provisions. The subsection used in the case helps identify what evidence needs attention.
Tell me about the court paperwork and any date already scheduled. After I am hired, I obtain the reports and discovery and compare them with the actual accusation. I look at what was found or observed, what statements were recorded and what connection the state is making between that information and the person charged.
A.R.S. § 13-3102: misconduct involving weaponsArizona Judicial Branch: criminal case process
What can misconduct involving weapons involve?
Arizona's statute lists different conduct, including certain prohibited-possession allegations and other restrictions involving weapons. It also includes exceptions and definitions. A general statement about owning or carrying a firearm does not resolve whether a particular provision applies. I need to examine the precise accusation and the facts that support it.
The alleged type of weapon, a person's claimed legal status and the circumstances of possession or other conduct may raise separate questions. I review those issues under the relevant statutory language. This page does not determine whether someone may lawfully possess a weapon or whether a restriction applies to their individual situation.
How I handle a criminal weapons case
I work through the reports and other discovery to understand the investigation. I examine the evidence concerning possession or control, the conduct alleged and the basis for any claimed restriction. I consider interviews and legal issues and explain what the material actually shows, including any questions that need more information.
I discuss possible defenses and mitigation and work with the prosecution to understand the options. Where a plea agreement is proposed, I explain it alongside the decision about trial. I do not turn a disputed fact into a promise of dismissal. You should understand both the advice and the review that led to it.
Chris's confirmed client inputs, October 22, 2026A.R.S. § 13-3102: misconduct involving weaponsArizona Judicial Branch: criminal case process
What can affect a weapons defense?
The particular statutory provision is the starting point. A question about a weapon's classification is different from a question about a person's status or what occurred at a particular place. I review the evidence relevant to each issue rather than assume that one answer settles every part of the case.
Some people call after release with a court date; others are under investigation and have not been charged. Let me know which applies and what paperwork you have. The first consultation gives me a chance to listen and explain what I still need to review. If I am in court, my assistant passes your message to me.
A.R.S. § 13-3102: misconduct involving weaponsChris's confirmed client inputs, October 22, 2026
General information only. This practice-page draft requires Chris's review before publication.
