A person commits illegal use of weapons when he/she intentionally or criminally negligently discharges any firearm, or the throwing, placing, or other use of any article, liquid, or substance, where it is foreseeable that it may result in death or great bodily harm to a human being.
PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL USE OF WEAPONS CONVICTION
The number of offenses and weapons determines a conviction for illegal use of weapons.
A person who commits the crime of illegal use of weapons may be fined not more than $1,000.00, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than two years, or both.
A person on a second or subsequent conviction may be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than five years nor more than seven years, without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence.
A person with cases of second and subsequent convictions, the enhanced penalty shall not be applicable where more than five years have elapsed since the expiration of the maximum sentence, or sentences, of the previous conviction or convictions, and the time of the commission of the last offense for which he has been convicted. The sentence to be imposed in such event shall be the same as may be imposed upon a first conviction.
A person who commits the crime of illegal use of weapons by discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle located upon a public street or highway, where the intent is to injure, harm, or frighten another human being, shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than five nor more than ten years without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence.
WE WILL DEFEND YOU AGAINST ILLEGAL USE OF WEAPONS
An experienced defense attorney has the skill set to help you navigate through the legal system and provide you with an opportunity to fight the charges against you.
If you or a loved one has recently been charged with illegal use of weapons in the Shreveport - Bossier area, Attorney Ebonee Norris and her team will work tirelessly to fight for you. You can take advantage of a thorough, confidential consultation when you call (318) 771-7000 today.