Texas Weapons Charges Attorney
Houston Firearm Possession Defense Lawyer.
Charged With Illegal Firearm Possession in Texas?
Texas has strong gun rights laws, but firearm possession charges can still lead to serious criminal penalties depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Convictions involving unlawful possession of a firearm may result in felony charges, prison time, loss of firearm rights, and long-term damage to your criminal record.
Many firearm arrests happen during traffic stops, drug investigations, domestic disturbance calls, or encounters where law enforcement claims a weapon was unlawfully carried or possessed by a prohibited person. In some situations, prosecutors file additional weapons charges alongside other felony allegations, increasing the potential consequences a person may face.
Andre L. Ligon represents clients throughout Houston and across Texas facing firearm possession and weapons-related criminal charges. These cases often involve disputed searches, questions involving ownership or possession of the weapon, constitutional violations, or law enforcement conducting searches without proper legal justification.
Weapons Charges and Illegal Searches.
Firearm possession cases frequently involve Fourth Amendment issues related to vehicle searches, home searches, traffic stops, or police questioning. Evidence obtained through an unlawful search or constitutional violation may become a critical issue in the defense of the case.
Texas weapons laws can also become complicated when prior felony convictions, protective orders, alleged gang activity, or other criminal allegations are involved. Prosecutors often move aggressively in firearm-related cases, especially in Harris County courts. Building a strong defense requires close examination of how the firearm was discovered, who actually possessed the weapon, and whether law enforcement followed proper procedures during the investigation and arrest.
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Criminal Defense Representation Across Texas
A firearm charge does not automatically mean prosecutors can prove unlawful possession beyond a reasonable doubt. Every case should be carefully reviewed for weaknesses in the evidence, constitutional issues, and factual disputes surrounding the arrest. Andre L. Ligon represents clients throughout Houston, Harris County, and across Texas facing firearm possession charges and other serious criminal allegations.
