WEAPONS CRIMES
COMMON WEAPONS CRIMES IN KANSAS CITY
UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A FIREARM (FELON IN POSSESSION)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (RSMo 571.070)
- It is illegal to possess a firearm if you if you are a convicted felon. It is also illegal to possess a firearm if you are subject to a protective order. (571.070)
- A conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm is typically classified as a Class D felony. A class D felony is punishable by 1 to 7 years in prison.
- Exemptions: Some individuals, such as those who have had their civil rights restored, may be eligible to possess firearms again under certain circumstances.
ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION
Armed Criminal Action (RSMo 571.015)
- Armed criminal action is an accompanying charge under Missouri law, meaning it will never be charged by itself. It will allows accompany another charge. For instance, you could be charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action, but you will never be charged with just armed criminal action.
- Armed criminal action involves committing a felony using a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument. (571.015)
- Armed criminal action is an Unclassified felony, punishable by no less than 3 years in prison and not more than 15 years in prison for a first time offense.
- Subsequent convictions of armed criminal action will increase the minimum time in prison and the maximum allowable sentence.
- If convicted of armed criminal action, the person convicted would be ineligible for probation, parole, conditional release or suspended imposition of sentence or suspended execution of sentence until the minmum amount of time allowable under the sentence has passed.
UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON
Unlawful Use of a Weapon (RSMo 571.030)
- Missouri law makes it illegal to use a firearm or other deadly weapon in a threatening manner, or in a way that creates a substantial risk of injury or harm to another person. (571.030).
- This includes discharging a firearm into a building, vehicle, or in a manner that poses a risk to others.
- Unlawful use of a weapon is an extensive statute that ranges in punishment from a Class B misdemeanor all the way up to a Class A felony. It is important to discuss the particulars of your specific case and the conduct involved with a qualified attorney.
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/MANUFACTURE/TRANSPORT/REPAIR/SALE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS
Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Transport, Repair, or Sale of Certain Weapons (RSMo 571.020)
- Missouri law prohibits the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain weapons including explosive weapon, an incendiary or poison substance or material, or any weapon or weapon part prohibited by Federal Law. (571.020)
- It is classified as a Class D felony, punishable by 1 to 7 years in prison, or a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail.
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