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Weapons Charges

Protecting your rights in weapons-related cases.

Weapons charges can be complex and carry serious consequences, but with the right defense, you can protect your future. At the Law Offices of Andrew L. Bertrand, we provide skilled defense to ensure your rights are safeguarded throughout the legal process.

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We review the circumstances of your arrest to identify potential violations of your rights.

We build a defense strategy that challenges the evidence and aims to reduce or dismiss charges.

We work to minimize the penalties you face, including fines, jail time, and loss of firearm privileges.

Our goal is to provide strong representation that focuses on protecting your future and rights.

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Experienced defense for weapons charges.

Facing weapons charges in Colorado can be daunting, as these offenses often carry heavy fines, potential jail time, and the loss of firearm privileges. Whether the charges involve illegal possession, brandishing, or use of a firearm in the commission of another crime, we are here to provide the defense you need. At the Law Offices of Andrew L. Bertrand, we start by thoroughly reviewing the circumstances of your arrest to ensure that your rights were not violated.

We work to develop a defense strategy tailored to the specific facts of your case. This may involve challenging the legality of the search and seizure or disputing the evidence presented against you. Our goal is always to protect your rights and minimize the long-term impact these charges may have on your life.



Throughout the legal process, we maintain open communication with you. We make sure you understand your options, the possible outcomes, and the steps we’re taking to defend your case. Our priority is to ensure that you receive the strong legal defense you deserve, no matter how serious the weapons charges may be.

  • Weapons Charges

    Based in Fort Collins, the Law Office of Andrew L. Bertrand, PC is well-known in northern Colorado as a strong and effective criminal defense practice. Our experience includes representing clients accused of state and federal weapons charges, ranging from violent crimes to isolated permit violations.


    Colorado Gun & Weapons Laws

    People who own, carry, sell, or otherwise deal in guns and weapons are subject to a myriad of complex local, state, and federal laws. For example, you do not need a permit to simply own a gun in Colorado; however, if you wish to carry a concealed weapon, you will need a special permit issued by a county sheriff. And while "open carry," or carrying a firearm that is not concealed, is generally legal under state law, local ordinances may prohibit open carry in cities or specific areas within some cities.


    At the Law Office of Andrew L. Bertrand, PC, we support Colorado citizens' Second Amendment right to bear arms. Our attorneys are well qualified to handle any of the following weapons-related charges:


    • Armed robbery
    • Assault with a deadly weapon
    • Reckless discharge of a firearm
    • Unlawfully aiming a firearm
    • Possession of a firearm while intoxicated
    • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
    • Possession of a defaced firearm
    • Defacing a firearm
    • Possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle
    • Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon
    • Carrying, bringing, or having in your possession a firearm, explosive, or dangerous device within the building or on the property of the general assembly or other qualifying state government buildings
    • Unlawful possession of a weapon on school, college, or university grounds

    The most serious gun and weapons charges can carry severe penalties in Colorado. Violent crimes with firearms, criminal possession of firearms, and criminal negligence with firearms may all be prosecuted as felonies punishable by extensive prison sentences and large fines. Even the most minor weapons-related charges are classified as Class 2 misdemeanors, which carry possible penalties of three months to one year in jail as well as fines ranging from $250 to $1000.


    When a client is charged with a gun or weapons-related crime, we pursue a comprehensive defense strategy, thoroughly analyzing all possibilities to negate the allegations. In numerous cases, we have been successful in having charges significantly reduced or even dismissed altogether.


    Seek Experienced, Intelligent Defense Representation

    If you face gun or weapons charges, you need strong representation to protect your rights and interests at every stage of the criminal process. Our attorneys possess the legal skill and expertise to handle even the most serious cases, always working to achieve the best outcome for our client. Please contact the Law Office of Andrew L. Bertrand, PC for a free initial consultation. We offer evening and weekend meetings and accept all major credit cards.

3yrs

In Colorado, a conviction for illegal possession of a firearm can result in up to 3 years in prison.


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5,000

Over 5,000 weapons charges were filed in Colorado in 2021 alone.


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Convictions for weapons offenses can result in fines of up to $100,000 in Colorado.


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$100,000

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