violent crimes possessing offensive weapons

On Behalf of | Oct 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes

In Pennsylvania, possessing weapons that are considered offensive or are prohibited is a serious offense and may be considered violent crimes. This violent crimes offense is known as prohibited offensive weapons. A person commits prohibited offensive weapons when he makes repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in, uses, or possesses any offensive weapon. Offensive weapons are defined by the statute as any bomb, grenade, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches, firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge, any blackjack, sandbag, metal knuckles, dagger, knife, razor or cutting instrument, terroristic threats the blade of which is exposed in an automatic way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism, or otherwise, any stun gun, stun baton, taser or other electronic or electric weapon or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose. There are a few different defenses to a prohibited offensive weapons charge.

If you find yourself facing prohibited offensive weapons charges, there are several different defenses for your charges. The defense must prove, by a preponderance of evidence, that he possessed or dealt with the weapon solely as a curio or in a dramatic performance; that, with the exception of a bomb, grenade or incendiary device, he complied with the National Firearms Act; or that he possessed it briefly in consequence or of having found it or taken it from an aggressor; or under circumstances similarly negativing any intent or likelihood that the weapon would be used unlawfully. assault crimes If commit prohibited offensive weapons, you are committing a misdemeanor of the first degree. If you are found guilty, you could face a potentially spend fives years imprisonment and/or fines up to $10,000. If you find yourself facing prohibited offensive weapons charges, it is best to meet with a criminal defense attorney regarding your case. A criminal defense attorney will be able to allow your case to receive the best possible outcome.​

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