Our expert criminal lawyers for causing danger with a firearm offences can help you:
- Obtain bail.
- Be found not guilty.
- Receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
You will be represented by a team of award-winning criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, who offer fixed fees and free first consultations.
You can read our reviews here.
Causing Danger with a FirearmÂ
Causing Danger with a firearm, like any gun related offence, is extremely serious. It puts you at serious risk of being sentenced to prison, potentially for a long time.
Causing danger with a firearm offence can be beaten, especially if there is no DNA or fingerprints on the firearm. Most people do not walk around with a gun in their holster. It can be difficult for the police to prove a gun is yours if it’s found in a home or car used by more than one person.
If you intend to plead guilty our criminal lawyers often have possess a prohibited weapon offences dismissed without convictions being recorded. Read more about having no conviction recorded.
Pleading not guiltyÂ
You will be found not guilty of the offence of causing danger with a firearm if the police cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you:
- Possessed a loaded firearm or loaded speargun in a public place; or
- Possessed a loaded firearm or loaded speargun in any other place so as to endanger the life of any other person; or
- Fired a firearm or speargun in or near a public place; or you carried or fired a firearm or speargun in a manner likely to injure any person (including the accused) or in a manner likely to endanger the safety of any person or any property or with disregard for the safety of any person (including the accused).
You will be found not guilty of this offence if you satisfy the court that you had a reasonable excuse for possessing it or doing it, or possessed it or did it for a lawful purpose.
You can read more information about pleading not guilty here.
Pleading guilty
If you agree that you have committed the offence and the police are able to prove so, it is best to plead guilty. You will normally receive a discount on your sentence, and it will demonstrate remorse and contrition. Our experienced solicitors can negotiate with prosecutors to have you plead guilty to less serious facts or to a less serious charge.
You can read more about pleading guilty here.
Causing danger with a firearm carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment in the District Court. These penalties are typically reserved for the worst offenders. Causing danger with a firearm is a serious offence, and if you are charged with it, you should contact our office immediately.
Our criminal lawyers are known for their ability to get non-convictions, meaning no criminal record, for guilty pleas. Â
Do I need references?
We believe references are an extremely important part of a plea of guilty in court. Read about court processes and how to write a good character reference.
Contact Australian Criminal Law Group
Our criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, can beat a charge of causing danger with a firearm or obtain a lenient sentence for you if you plead guilty.
Call us on (02) 8815 8167 for your free first conference or submit a website enquiry.
Case StudiesÂ
No Jail Sentence for Possession of 9mm Pistol
Our lawyer represented a client charged with possessing a 9mm pistol. The case against him involved significant amounts of intercepted phone calls in which he was heard sourcing the firearm. Our lawyer obtained additional calls not initially disclosed by the police. These demonstrated that our client was in fear for his safety at the time he sought to obtain the firearm. Police records of a home invasion against him were also obtained. The sentencing judge found that our client was under significant stress at the time he sourced the pistol and did not send him to jail.
Two-Year Suspended Sentence for Unauthorised Firearm Possession
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a man charged with two counts of possessing an unauthorised firearm, each carrying a sentence of 14 years imprisonment. The judge took into account that the man had given evidence in unrelated matters. The judge also found that his having the guns was for the purpose of protection. Even though it was still illegal, the judge took this into account and gave a two-year suspended sentence.
Intensive Correction Order for Possession of Eight Prohibited Firearms
Our lawyer represented a young man charged with possessing 8 prohibited firearms. He was stopped by the police, and the firearms were found in his car. Evidence was called to establish that our client had no criminal associations or criminal record. It was established that he was a keen hunter and firearm enthusiast who had legally obtained the weapons. The court accepted our clients’ actions. They were not typical of similar cases in which there is a risk that firearms will be used for illegal activity. The court accepted that the weapons formed part of a collection used exclusively for lawful hunting. The court imposed an intensive correction order and did not send our client to jail.