Minneapolis Gun Rights Lawyer
Over 50% of American households own guns. Among the 15 states with the highest homicide rates, 10 have restrictive or very restrictive gun laws.
Beginning in Florida in 1987, there has been an increasing number of states that have enacted a “permit to carry” system. Over 30 states now have a “shall issue” permit system for firearms. Gun carrying laws in Vermont allow individuals to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
Minnesota’s gun rights statute gives a person the right to carry a pistol in public places with a “permit to carry” license. Exceptions to the individual right to carry a firearm in public include public places that post signs prohibiting weapons from entering their location. In a November 14, 2006 ruling in Hennepin County District Court, a judge found that churches have the right to completely ban firearms from all church property including parking lots and the area outside of the church building.
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Minnesota, you can lose some of your constitutional rights including the right to vote and carry a concealed weapon. According to Federal Gun Laws, those persons convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over 1 year or more may not possess, receive, ship, or transport firearms or ammunition. Under some conditions, relief may be given to gain back gun rights through an expungement, restoration of rights, or setting aside a conviction.
If you’ve been accused of a crime then you need the representation of an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. The lawyers at Brandt Criminal Defense represent persons throughout Minneapolis, St Paul, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Ramsey County, and throughout the Twin Cities area.
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The experienced Minnesota gross misdemeanor attorneys of Brandt Criminal Defense will use our extensive knowledge of the legal system to create a defense for your situation. With our skill and experience we may be able to have your charges dropped or reduced. To learn more about penalties, fines, and how to protect your rights with representation call our lawyers today at (763) 421-6366.
