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Rhode Island Firearm, Gun and Weapons Criminal Offense Attorney

The state of Rhode island has very strict gun and weapons laws and should you find yourself charged, or believe that you are about to be charge, with a weapons violation then do not hesitate an contact Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campopiano now ...call (401) 288-3888 for a free consultation.


Why? The laws are very complicated (see the Rhode Island State Laws below) and the penalties associated with these laws are equally complicated and it is important that you are represented by a knowledgable Criminal Defense Attorney who will aggressively campaign on your behalf.

Rhode Island penalties for weapons/fireams possession:

Pistol, revolver, or handgun without a permit:

  • one to 10 years in jail
  • fine up to $10,000.

Sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle:

  • up to 10 years in jail
  • fine up to $5,000.

Other illegal weapons (large knives, martial arts weapons etc):

  • one year in jail.
  • Fine up to $1,000

Air rifle, air pistol:

  • 30 days in jail (second offense)
  • fine up to $50

Convicted felon caught in possession:

  • Two to ten years in jail

Additionally, within the State of Rhode Island there are enhanced gun possessions penalties which a levied when committing a felony or a violent crime while in possession of a gun, weapon or fiream

Committing a felony:

  • 1-10 years in prison
  • and fines up to $10,000

Possession of a Gun While Intending to Deliver or Sell Drugs:

  • 2-20 years in prison

Read more about the complex Rhode Island gun, weapons and firearms laws below:

The following is a the list of applicable Rhode Island state laws:

CHAPTER 11-47

Weapons

A selection Index Of Sections, for the complete list of Sections please visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/

CHAPTER 21-28.2

Drug Abuse Control

Index Of Sections