If you have been charged with Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, C.R.S. 18-12-108, don’t wait to contact a top Weld County criminal defense lawyer. In Weld County and throughout Colorado, possession of a gun or ammunition after a conviction of a felony or misdemeanor crime of Domestic Violence / DV will result in criminal charges. Many people ask us if there is anything they can do to have their gun rights restored. The sad news is that once you’ve been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor DV crime, it is incredibly difficult to get your firearm rights back. Below, our top criminal defense lawyers discuss POWPO charges at the Weld County Courts:
1. Weld County Courts Definition of Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, C.R.S. 18-12-108
At the Weld County Courts, the legal definition of Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, C.R.S. 18-12-108, is:
According to C.R.S. 18-12-108, a person convicted of a felony crime listed under this statute or in C.R.S. 24-4.1-302 cannot lawfully possess a firearm or other weapon. You are also not permitted to possess or use a gun if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of Domestic Violence.
2. Can I Get My Gun Rights Back in Fort Morgan and Eaton?
Many people in Fort Morgan and Eaton ask if their gun rights can be restored following a conviction of a felony offense or a misdemeanor Domestic Violence crime. Understandably, they want to go shooting or use a firearm for self-defense, but do not want to be charged with a new crime. Unfortunately, the answer is “not impossible, but highly unlikely.” Firearm rights are a collateral consequence – a repercussion not imposed by the Larimer County Courts directly related to conviction of a crime. Collateral consequences are notoriously difficult to have restored. You can apply for relief or for clemency, but the likelihood of either application being approved is rather low.
3. Colorado DOC Time and Other Penalties for Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders in Greeley
Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders is a class 5 felony in Greeley. If a defendant is convicted, their sentence will include the following penalties:
- 1 to 3 years in a Colorado prison
- $1,000 to $100,000 in fines
- 1 year of mandatory parole after incarceration
- Ineligibility for probation or another alternative sentence if you were charged with POWPO for using a weapon to commit another crime
- Relinquishment of all firearms and ammunition
If you have been charged with Possession of Weapons, do not wait to seek out the best criminal defense attorney. Contact us today so that you can be well represented at the Weld County Courts and get the help you need protecting your future.
Have you been charged with Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Then call (970) 616-6009 to talk to one of our top criminal defense lawyers about your charges today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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