Firearms and Weapons Offences Lawyers Melbourne
Weapons Offences in Victoria
Offences involving firearms and other weapons are treated seriously under Victorian law and can carry significant penalties.
At Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally, our lawyers practise exclusively in criminal law and regularly act for clients facing allegations relating to firearms and weapons offences.
We advise and represent clients in matters including:
Possession of firearms
Possession of ammunition
Failing to properly store firearms
Being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm
Possession of controlled weapons
Possession of prohibited weapons
Possession of dangerous articles
Firearms Licensing and Regulatory Matters
We also advise clients in relation to firearms licensing issues, including:
Refusal of a firearms licence application
Suspension, cancellation or revocation of a firearms licence
Non-renewal of a firearms licence
Where appropriate, we assist in reviewing and, if necessary, litigating these decisions.
Advice and Representation
If you are charged with a firearms or weapons offence, an important issue will often be whether there is a lawful reason for possessing the item in question.
Where a lawful explanation is available, it may form the basis of a defence. Where it is not, the focus will shift to the likely outcome and the appropriate approach to the matter.
After reviewing the evidence, we will advise you as to:
Whether a defence is available
The strength of the prosecution case
The likely penalties in your circumstances
Whether the matter should be contested or resolved
Penalties for Weapons Offences
Penalties for firearms and weapons offences vary depending on:
The nature of the offence
The type of weapon involved
The number of charges
The circumstances of the alleged conduct
Outcomes may include fines, community-based orders, or terms of imprisonment.
Criminal Lawyers Melbourne
At Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally, we regularly advise and represent clients in firearms and weapons matters across Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
If you have been charged with a weapons offence or are dealing with a firearms licensing issue, it is important to obtain legal advice at an early stage.
To speak with an experienced criminal defence lawyer in Melbourne, contact Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally here or on (03) 8622 8200.