Unlike many other jurisdictions Los Angeles has a practice of being particularly heavy handed on gun charges. This is understandable given the proliferation of gun violence in the city. In many cases an experienced lawyer can successfully resolve firearm charges, depending upon the specific facts and circumstances of the case. Recently Matthew was successful in getting criminal firearms charges dismissed in a Los Angeles Superior Court.
The case stemmed from a traffic stop by LASD for expired registration. During the stop the deputy observed a handgun in the glove compartment when the driver opened it to retrieve his vehicle registration card. The deputy asked the driver to exit the vehicle and during a search located a loaded 9 mm handgun. During a subsequent search of the vehicle officers discovered an assault rifle in the trunk, which did not contain a serial number. The driver was arrested for Felony PC 30605(a) (assault weapon possession) along with Felony possession of an unregistered firearm charge and subsequently released with a pending court date. The charges were later amended to a possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and possession of a concealed firearm by the Los Angeles DA.
Top Tier Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff was retained to represent the driver. Matthew obtained all of the relevant police reports and evidence in the case and met with the District Attorney in an effort to resolve the case without a trial. During these discussions, Matthew was able to get the DA to agree to an ultimate dismissal of the charges, pending court approval, pursuant to new legislation contained within the CA penal code.
The client was required to successfully complete a gun safety class and stay out of trouble for a period of time at which time all charges were dropped. The process took many months but in the end the criminal case was dismissed, and the arrest was sealed from the client’s record.
Many cases of illegal possession of a firearm in Los Angeles can be successfully resolved with the help of an experienced defense lawyer on your side.
Matthew Ruff is a Top Rated Criminal Defense attorney in Southern California with over 30 years experience defending serious felony and misdemeanor crimes. If you were arrested and need a defense attorney for gun charges in Los Angeles County. Call Matthew for a confidential consultation and discussion of your rights and options.
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