Northwest Indiana / Lake County - Firearm Violations

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Individuals who have been convicted of a felony may possess a firearm if they meet certain legal requirements.  These include expungement and pardon for certain felonies.  Consider talking to one of our attorneys to see if your situation qualifies for restoration of your firearm ownership rights.  

Someone who was convicted of a crime of domestic violence over five years ago may petition the court for restoration of his or her right to possess a firearm. Courts will consider the following factors when determining whether to restore the person’s right to possess a firearm:

• Whether the person has been subject to a protective order, a no contact order, a workplace violence restraining order, or any other court order that prohibits the person from possessing a firearm.
• Whether the person has successfully completed a substance abuse program, if applicable.
• Whether the person has successfully completed a parenting class, if applicable.
• Whether the person still presents a threat to the victim of the crime.
• Whether there is any other reason why the person should not possess a firearm, including whether the person failed to satisfy a specified condition set by the court or whether the person has committed a subsequent offense. See Indiana Code §35-47-4-7.

While Indiana does not prohibit certain forms of brandishing directly, it is illegal under most circumstances to knowingly or intentionally point a firearm at another person.  Violating the prohibition on pointing a firearm can be charged as a Level 6 felony. However, pointing a firearm at someone is reduced to a Class A misdemeanor if the firearm was not loaded.  Contact one of our attorneys today to learn your rights regarding use of firearms.

• Possession of a gun on school grounds
• Obliterating identification marks on a handgun
• Giving false information when purchasing a gun or applying for a license
• Possessing a prohibited weapon

If you are facing firearms-related criminal charges, you need criminal defense attorneys who will aggressively defend you and your right to bear arms.