Weapons Charge Defense Lawyer in Las Vegas, NV

Gun and weapons offenses in Nevada can flip a simple stop into a felony with prison time, forfeiture, and a “violent offender” label on your record. Flangas Law Firm moves fast to challenge the stop, the search, and the State’s story about who owned or used the weapon. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation and discuss your case.

Nevada Weapons Laws

Nevada firearms statutes encompass a wide range of topics, from concealed-carry technicalities to felon-in-possession bans. Prosecutors often stack enhancements (use of a deadly weapon) onto unrelated charges to drive sentencing up.

  • Carrying Concealed Without a Permit (NRS 202.350): Hidden firearms or certain knives/sap weapons without authorization.
  • Prohibited Person / Ex-Felon in Possession (NRS 202.360): Felons, domestic-violence convicts, and some restraining-order subjects can’t possess guns.
  • Discharging a Firearm (NRS 202.285 & 202.287): Firing in public or from a vehicle/building.
  • Brandishing / Aiming a Firearm (NRS 202.290): Pointing a gun at someone unlawfully.
  • School & Government Property Restrictions (various NRS 202 sections): Extra penalties for weapons in prohibited zones.
  • “Deadly Weapon Enhancement” (NRS 193.165): Adds years to a sentence if any felony is committed with a deadly weapon.

Consequences If You’re Convicted in Nevada

A weapons conviction can cost your freedom, your gun rights, and your future opportunities. Even minor technical violations can escalate if you don’t address them early.

Custody

Felonies can result in years in state prison and thousands of dollars in fines; even misdemeanors can lead to jail time and substantial costs.

Gun Rights Loss

Convictions (especially felonies and domestic-violence cases) strip firearm possession rights.

Sentence Enhancements

Add-on years for using a deadly weapon during another crime.

Forfeiture

Firearms and related property can be seized.

Penalties hinge on aggravating factors like prior felonies, use of a weapon during another felony, shots fired, injuries, or weapons near schools – these are things that increase your penalties. Mitigating factors are elements that may lower your sentence, such as valid but expired permits, a lack of intent to use, safe handling practices, or a lack of knowledge, which can reduce exposure. A seasoned attorney can challenge the legality of the stop/search, argue lack of possession or control, and push to dismiss enhancements or downgrade charges.

Common Weapons Charge Scenarios We Defend

  • Concealed carry without a current permit (expired, out-of-state, or technical violation)
  • Traffic stops where police “find” a gun after an unlawful search
  • Felon-in-possession cases based on shared homes or cars and weak ownership proof
  • Discharge allegations from celebratory gunfire or accidental shots
  • Weapon enhancements stacked onto unrelated drug or theft cases

Defense Angles We May Use

  • Illegal Stop/Search: Suppress the gun and the case may fall apart.
  • No Possession / Control: Shared vehicles or homes don’t prove ownership or control.
  • Permit / Compliance Errors: Paperwork issues ≠ criminal intent.
  • No Intent to Use / No Threat: Brandishing or discharge charges need proof you meant to intimidate or fire unlawfully.
  • Enhancement Pushback: Show the weapon wasn’t “used” in the felony to kill the add-on years.

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FAQs About Weapons Charges in Nevada

No, some are misdemeanors. However, prior convictions or possession of certain weapons can increase the penalty.

Generally, no, unless rights are restored. We explore federal and state restoration options, but it’s rare.

Possession requires control or knowledge. We argue you didn’t know or have access.

Usually for felonies and domestic-violence misdemeanors. Some rights can be restored, but it’s difficult.

Yes, if we show the weapon wasn’t used in the crime or the State can’t meet the legal definition.

No. Statements can lock you in. Speak through counsel to avoid damaging admissions.

 Many can after waiting periods; violent or enhancement-heavy cases take longer. Dismissals can often be sealed immediately.

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