With the concealed carry laws in place in Denver, Dolores County and across Colorado, more and more men and women are facing charges of Prohibited Use of Weapons. That's because many people forget they have a gun on them. Or, they don't realize they can face criminal charges for having it on them in certain circumstances. Whenever you carry your firearm or gun around with you, you must be careful where you go, especially if where you go is a bar or club. If you accidentally enter a bar or club and you are caught drinking with a gun in your possession, you risk Prohibited Use of Weapons charges. Call a Prohibited Use of Weapons lawyer at the O'Malley Law Office if facing charges of Prohibited Use of a Weapon in Colorado. You need to preserve your firearms rights.

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Prohibited Use of Weapons and DUI Consumption of Alcohol or Controlled Substance in Jefferson County

According to C.R.S. 18-12-106(d), you can face Prohibited Use of Weapons charges in Jefferson County for possessing a firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined under C.R.S. 18-18-102(5). Though there's no clear legal definition under this statute of what it means to be under the influence while having a gun in your possession, our attorneys have argued it is nearly the same as being under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while driving. So, while you can face DUI charges for drinking and operating a vehicle, you may face Prohibited Use of Weapons charges for drinking and possessing or using a handgun or firearm.

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DUI and Prohibited Use of Weapons Often Charged Together in Adams County

In Adams County and across Colorado, DUI and Prohibited Use of Weapons charges often go together. If pulled over and arrested for a DUI, for example, police often search your vehicle for a firearm or other items prior to impound. If police find a gun in your vehicle, they may say you were in possession of a firearm while drinking. When this occurs, you need a firearms and DUI attorney to defend your 2nd Amendment rights. Don't let the government overcharge you or take advantage of your Constitutional rights. Contact a full-time criminal defense lawyer to protect and defend you.

Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney in Arapahoe County: Can I Still Have a Gun in My Home?

Where the law on Prohibited Use of Weapons states you cannot have a firearm in your possession while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance in Arapahoe County, many people wonder whether that means they can still own a gun at home and drink alcohol. You can still have a gun, pistol, rifle or shotgun in your home. But, you cannot physically have the firearm on you or use it while consuming alcohol or a controlled substance. In other words, if your firearms are kept in a safe place and out of reach, you should be fine.

Charged with Prohibited Use of Weapons or DUI in Douglas County? Call the O'Malley Law Office

If facing charges of Prohibited Use of Weapons in Douglas County or any other county in Colorado, consult an experienced firearms lawyer immediately. It is not difficult to face charges of Prohibited Use of Weapons for having a gun in your possession while consuming alcohol or a controlled substance. More consequences exist if found drinking and driving with a gun in your possession. In every case where you are accused or charged with Prohibited Use of a Weapon or DUI in Colorado, involve a criminal defense attorney right away.

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If you or a loved one faces charges of Prohibited Use of a Weapon in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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