Gun Possession Charges in Kentucky
Are you or a family member facing gun possession charges?
The unlawful possession of a firearm can lead to lengthy terms of imprisonment and require the urgent assistance and support of an experienced legal team.
Taliaferro Law PLLC has a heritage of criminal defense and is available in Covington, Florence, and Independence KY to stand by and defend you.
Reach out to our legal team to find out how we can help you today; we would love to see how we can support your defense.
Have You Been Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm?
If this is something you are facing right now, know that at Taliaferro Law PLLC, our team has the experience and strength in criminal defense to help you work through this.
At our firm, we know that life doesn’t always go to plan, and we approach each client’s story with respect and compassion, even when facing a second or subsequent offense.
Kentucky Gun Control Laws
Owning and carrying a gun in Kentucky is a constitutional right. In fact, the state of Kentucky has some of the most lenient gun laws in the country.
Specific gun control laws regulate the purchase and use of guns. While possessing certain firearms in Kentucky is legal, other weapons, such as armor-piercing bullets, are illegal.
All gun owners must adhere to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act and the National Firearms Act.
The law states that adults can carry many weapons, so long as the gun isn’t concealed. Carrying a concealed weapon without a license is considered a Class A misdemeanor in the state of Kentucky.
There are also certain places where carrying a concealed weapon is always prohibited, for example, near a school, police station, airport, courthouse, or jail.
A convicted felon is not allowed to carry guns in the state of Kentucky
Depending on the type of weapon involved, there are different charges and penalties related to carrying a gun if you have a prior felony conviction.
In Kentucky, the law views firearms and handguns separately, with different penalties depending on the gun charge.
How Can Taliaferro Law, PLLC Help You?
Whether it is a misdemeanor or felony charge that you are facing, our law firm has the capacity, compassion, and experience to assist you.
If you are currently facing charges for any of the following, we can provide you with a defense and represent you in court:
Illegal possession of a firearm in violation of parole
Committing a crime with a weapon
Unlicensed carry of a concealed weapon
Illegal possession of a stolen gun
Illegal possession of a gun as a convicted felon
The sale of a firearm to a minor
Our role and purpose are to provide caring legal advice, confident legal representation, and criminal defense in court for those facing firearms charges.
We pride ourselves on a solid attorney-client relationship and work hard to build trust and connections with our clients. Let us stand by your side and help you get the best outcome possible.