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Gun and Weapons Charge Defense in Maryland
Maryland has some of the strictest firearm laws in the country. Charges for carrying a handgun without a permit, possessing a firearm as a prohibited person, or using a firearm during another crime can carry serious prison time, and some carry mandatory minimums a judge cannot suspend.
The stop and the search matter
Many gun cases start with a traffic stop or a search. If police violated the Fourth Amendment, the firearm can be suppressed, and without it there is usually no case.
Possession must be proven
A gun found in a shared vehicle or home doesn't automatically belong to everyone present. The State has to prove you knew it was there and controlled it.
Early action counts
Gun cases affect bail, plea options, and your long-term rights. Getting a defense attorney involved early can change the outcome.
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