Yes. You can get probation for a gun charge in Pennsylvania. Whether you are offered a deal for probation, your attorney is able to negotiate a deal for probation, or the judge decides to sentence you to a term of probation depends on the facts of yo…
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Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Lauren A. Wimmer presented to fellow lawyers on Offenses Under the Uniform Firearms Act on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for their Criminal Law Symposium. The Uniform Firearms Act governs how peop…
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You should fully understand your rights if you were charged with illegal possession of firearms in PA. It would be best if you also learned about the possible punishments for illegal possession of a firearm. You face severe and life-changing conseque…
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Under the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, you have the right to bear arms. Article 1, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution also upholds this right by stating: “The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themsel…
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New Jersey has some of the strictest and most complicated gun laws in the country. Many of the people charged with weapons crimes weren’t even aware that they were doing anything illegal. In fact, what they were doing may have been perfectly legal…
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If you own, carry, or use a gun in Philadelphia or anywhere in Pennsylvania, it is essential to be aware of Pennsylvania gun laws and how you can comply with them. Not being aware of the law is not an acceptable excuse for violating it, and inadverte…
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Pennsylvania gun laws are complex, but Philadelphia has its own set of rules. In fact, Philadelphia’s gun laws are stricter than the rest of the State. To understand your rights, you need a Philadelphia gun lawyer who knows the ins and outs of…
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The purchase and sale of firearms in Pennsylvania are tightly regulated, and you can easily find yourself charged with a crime even if you didn’t intend to break the law. Gun crimes are prosecuted very aggressively in Pennsylvania and carry heavy p…
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New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. They can be quite challenging to understand for people who have just moved to the state, but also for those who have been long-term residents. New Jersey’s gun control laws can be quite…
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New Jersey has some of the most restrictive weapons laws in the country. In fact, many people find themselves facing serious criminal charges without even realizing they were doing anything illegal. If you’ve been charged with a weapons crime in Ne…
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