All offences involving firearms are serious crimes and specialist legal advice should always be sought if you are arrested on suspicion of any of these offences.
Some firearms offences carry a statutory minimum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, so it is important to ensure that you have the best legal representation available.
If you are arrested you should ask for a Solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You have a right to legal representation. J R Jones solicitors are available 24 hours a day on 0961 369 885. Please make a note of this number. In office hours you can also call us on 0121 777 7864.
Advice at a Police Station is free of charge and will be paid for by Legal Aid. This does not depend on your financial circumstances.
Various laws exist dealing with firearms offences, these range from criminal use of a firearm to illegal possession of firearms.
There are complex rules relating to different of types of firearms including air guns, imitation and specialist firearms.
We can advise you on all firearms related offences, including:
If you have been charged with a firearms offence contact us for advice.