Knowledgeable Defense for Gun and Weapon Crimes
When a deadly weapon is connected to a crime, it can add years of prison time to the primary offense. Prosecutors will use those added charges as a hammer to force you to confess or take a bad plea deal.
If you are accused of a firearms offense or using a weapon in another crime, you will need skilled and aggressive representation to fight a conviction or avoid an overly harsh sentence. I am Francis Farren, an experienced criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor ready to help.
Contact my Delaware office to arrange a free initial consultation. I have defended clients statewide in Delaware on every level of gun crimes and weapon offenses.
Delaware Firearms Charges Lawyer
I am familiar with the laws, the penalties and defenses for all state or federal weapons charges:
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed deadly weapon (CCDW) without a permit
- Possessing illegal shotguns or automatic weapons
- Possessing a firearm or deadly weapon while committing a felony (e.g., burglary, robbery, rape, aggravated assault or drug trafficking)
- Discharging a firearm or wounding a person
Prosecutors in New Castle County and other jurisdictions take weapon offenses very seriously. You could be charged with a felony, even if the victim's injuries were not fatal or life-threatening, or even if the person was not physically harmed at all.
A conviction for possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony carries a mandatory prison sentence of three years, on top of any sentence for the underlying crime. Possessing a deadly weapon (such as a knife or baseball bat) during a felony carries a minimum sentence of two years.
Experienced in the Criminal Justice System
Before my private practice in criminal defense, I served seven years as a deputy attorney general for the Delaware Department of Justice, prosecuting hundreds of people charged with weapon offenses and serious felonies.
I have firsthand knowledge of the way prosecutors will prepare a case against you. Using this knowledge, I will poke holes in their case and will make sure your rights are protected.
How Will I Prepare You For Trial?
Before we step into the courtroom, I will thoroughly investigate your case to prepare a compelling defense. With the help of private investigators, I will review police reports and meet with witnesses and crime scene investigators to determine the circumstances of the crime and whether or not we have a viable defense. Did police recover a weapon? Was it a real gun? Was it loaded or even operable? Was it brandished during the crime? Was it on your person or stashed away? Was it a case of self-defense or protecting your family?
I also focus on fighting the underlying charges. If the prosecution has a weak case, we may be able to make the weapons charge or the felony offense (or both) go away to spare you from prison or secure a lesser sentence.
Experienced Newark Weapons Offenses Attorney
I am available to discuss the details of your case in a free in-office consultation. Contact me by e-mail or call 866-603-4647 to schedule an appointment.
