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Colorado Attorneys Protecting Your Gun Rights

Many residents of Colorado have a deep respect for the Second Amendment and the rights it affords. Hunting, target shooting, and responsible firearm ownership are cherished traditions here — but Colorado’s criminal justice system takes gun charges seriously, especially in high-density areas of Denver including Capitol Hill, Five Points, and Globeville, and throughout Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, and Arapahoe counties.

A gun charge in Colorado can mean mandatory prison time, permanent loss of your right to own a firearm, and a felony record that follows you for life. Whether you are facing charges related to a concealed carry permit, unlawful possession, or a weapons enhancement added to another charge, the stakes could not be higher.

At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., our attorneys have handled more than 10,000 criminal defense cases in our careers, including gun charges in Denver District Court and in courts across the Front Range. We understand how Colorado and federal weapons laws intersect, and we know how to build a defense that protects your rights and your future.

To speak with an attorney, contact us or call 303-825-1075 to schedule a free consultation today.

Colorado Gun Charges: What You Are Facing

Colorado gun laws are layered — state statutes, Denver ordinances, and federal law can all apply simultaneously. The most common gun charges our attorneys defend include:

  • Unlawful possession of a weapon (CRS 18-12-102 through 18-12-106) — possessing a prohibited weapon or carrying in a restricted location
  • Illegal concealed carry — carrying concealed without a valid permit, or carrying in a permitted-banned location
  • Possession of a weapon by a previous offender (POWPO, CRS 18-12-108) — a Class 5 felony for first offense, Class 4 for second
  • Weapons enhancement charges — when a gun is alleged to have been used during another crime, adding mandatory sentencing on top of the underlying charge
  • Straw purchase / transfer violations — buying a firearm on behalf of someone prohibited from owning one

Many gun charges also carry federal implications. If you are charged under federal law, the penalties are often more severe and the sentencing guidelines are rigid. Our attorneys have experience handling cases that cross into federal jurisdiction.

When you come to us, our lawyers will investigate the circumstances of the alleged offense — including whether you had a valid concealed carry permit, whether a prior conviction actually prohibits you from possessing a weapon under Colorado law, and whether the weapon was in your possession or your vicinity at the time of the alleged offense.

Gun charges in Colorado are aggressively prosecuted, but they are defensible. Our legal team pursues every available avenue, including:

  • Fourth Amendment violations — if police searched your vehicle, home, or person without a valid warrant or lawful exception, any evidence they found may be suppressible
  • Constructive possession challenges — just because a weapon was found in a shared space does not mean you possessed it legally
  • Permit and licensing defenses — verifying whether you had a valid concealed carry permit or whether the charge was based on a technical permit violation
  • Prior conviction analysis — not all prior convictions trigger the POWPO statute; we examine the underlying offense and whether it qualifies under CRS 18-12-108
  • Factual defenses — witness interviews, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence can contradict the prosecution’s account

In many cases, the use of a weapon as an enhancer will mean the punishments for a conviction are significantly more severe. If you are a hunter, target shooter, or law-abiding gun owner, a conviction could also mean permanently losing your right to own a firearm. That makes the choice of defense attorney critical.

At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., we bring extensive prosecutorial and defense experience to every gun case we handle. We will use all available resources and pursue every angle to help you reach the best possible outcome.

Contact Our Lawyers Today To Schedule A Free Consultation

At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., we will use all of our resources and pursue every avenue to help you reach a positive outcome in your case.

Call us today at 303-825-1075 to learn more about why so many people throughout the Denver region put their trust in us when they are facing serious criminal charges.

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