Greeley Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney
Prohibited Use of Weapons is a law created to reinforce the idea that guns and firearms are dangerous weapons and they should only be used responsibly in Greeley. It is every U.S. citizen's right to bare arms, or own guns, for our own protection. However, this right can pose a problem when guns and firearms are used inappropriately or they are not respected as the dangerous weapons they are.
What is Prohibited Use of a Weapon in Weld County?
Weld County Court will consider it a violation of the Prohibited Use of a Weapon, C.R.S. 18-12-106, law when someone:
(b) Recklessly or with criminal negligence, he discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow; or
(c) He knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present; or
(d) The person has in his or her possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance. Possession of a permit issued is no defense to a violation of this subsection.
(e) He knowingly aims, swings, or throws a throwing star or nunchaku as defined in this paragraph at another person, or he knowingly possesses a throwing star or nunchaku in a public place except for the purpose of presenting an authorized public demonstration or exhibition or pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class.
Prohibited Activities in Greeley - Prohibited Use of a Weapons Statute
To clarify, if anyone performs the following actions in Greeley or Weld County, they can be charged with Prohibited Use of Weapons:
- Aims their gun at their friend as a joke
- Ends up accidentally shooting their neighbor because they weren't being careful with their firearm
- Leaves their loaded pistol on the kitchen table unattended, where their child could get ahold of it
- Has their gun on them while they're out drinking with the boys, or drinking and driving
- Possesses, throws, or threatens to throw, their throwing star or nunchakus at anyone, in private or public.
How is Prohibited Use of Weapons Sentenced in Lyons and Longmont?
In Lyons and Longmont, a Prohibited Use of Weapons charge is a class 2 misdemeanor. This means that if you're convicted, the judge can sentence you to 3 to 12 months in the Weld County Jail. They can also have you pay a $250 to $1,000 fine. Also, because the Lyons police are slap happy with charges, you could also face additional charges and convictions in addition to your original Prohibited Use of Weapons charge. If you swing your gun around, or leave it accessible while unattended, the cops can add a Reckless Endangerment charge. If the gun is fired accidentally, they can charge you with Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, which is a felony charge. Don't face a Weld or Boulder County judge by yourself. Arm yourself with an aggressive and experienced firearms attorney who can protect you and your rights.
Weld County Prohibited Use of Weapons Cases We've Defended
Usually when it comes to Prohibited Use of Weapons cases in Weld County, they involve our clients drinking while they possess their gun or firearm. We have also seen many cases where our clients are in their home, and their gun goes off by accident. Here at the O'Malley Law Office, we know and understand that accidents happen. We know there is no need to vilify someone for a moment of forgetfulness. So when you're facing charges like these, let us help defend you and your constitutional gun rights.