Brandishing A Weapon Or Firearm Laws In Orange County California

Brandishing a weapon or firearm, Penal Code 417 PC, is just one of California gun laws. Drawing, exhibiting or using a firearm or deadly weapon in an angry or threatining manner, is prohibited. This is commonly referred to as “brandishing” a weapon. A conviction of this subjects you to a jail or prison sentence.

The following facts must be proved in order to be convicted of brandishing a weapon.

(1) That you drew or exhibited a deadly weapon or firearm in the presence of another person,

(2) That either you did so in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or

(3) You did so unlawfully in a fight or quarrel, and that you were not acting in self-defense or in the defense of another person at the time.

A good criminal defense attorney will be familiar with the common defenses that should be preseted on your behalf. Some of them include:

(1) Self-Defense or defense of others

(2) You did not brandish the weapon in an angry and threatening manner;

(3) False allegations and/or wrongful arrest.

If you have been arrested and/or charged with brandishing a weapon or firearm, or any gun related charge, in Orange County, you should seek the advise of an attorney who is familiar with all the Courts in Orange County. An attorney who has a good working relationship with the individual Judges, District Attorneys, Court Clerks and Probation Department, as well as the Court staff, will be better able to get your charges reduced and/or dismissed. An attorney familiar with the Courts in which a case is pending will result in the best possible outcome available.

If you would like to know more about California Gun Laws, contact William M. Weinberg at his Irvine, California office at 949-474-8008 or at www.williamweinberg.com.