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Illegally concealing a firearm in Appleton, Wisconsin could result in up to 9 months in prison and fines up to $10,000. Felony gun charges come with more severe penalties including up to 10 years in prison and/or up to $25,000 in fines.

If you are facing gun or weapons charges in Appleton, call Grieve Law's criminal defense attorneys for a free case consultation. 

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Gun Penalties In Wisconsin

In Appleton, you can be penalized for a collection of gun-related crimes. Some of the most common gun crimes include:

Although these are some of the most common gun-related crimes, there are many other crimes you could get penalized for such as carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school or near a courthouse.

Class A misdemeanor gun charges may include:

  • Up to 9 months in prison
  • Up to $10,000 in fines
  • Required community service
  • Probation

Class F felony gun charges man include:

  • Up to 12 years in prison
  • Up to $25,000 in fines
  • Forfeiture of all gun rights

The penalties you receive for your gun-related charge entirely depend on the details of your case and the prosecutor. The best way to avoid a gun charge in Appleton is by hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows their way around the law.

Penalties for Intoxicated Possession of a Firearm

Being in possession of a gun while intoxicated is a serious crime in Appleton, Wisconsin. The best way around this kind of charge is to leave your firearm at home if you plan to go out for a good time. No matter how much alcohol you’ve consumed, carrying a firearm while drinking is against the law.

A carrying while intoxicated charge could result in a Class F felony which comes with fines up to $25,000 and up to 12 years in prison. You will also likely lose all of your gun rights.

Appleton Gun Attorney

The Appleton Gun attorneys at Grieve Law, LLC are highly experienced in defending most gun-related charges in Wisconsin. All the attorneys at Grieve Law are former prosecutors, so they know how the law works on both sides of a conviction. It’s our goal to make sure your bad day doesn’t turn into a bad life. Grieve Law will do everything it can to achieve the best possible results for your case. Tom Grieve has a reputation in the Milwaukee area for helping his clients get felony charges like 1st offense OWIs, gun charges and drug charges reduced or even dropped completely.

Contact our Appleton law office today to get a free consultation. Our attorneys will talk to you about the details of your case and determine the best path going forward.

How long will a gun charge stay on your record

A gun charge in Wisconsin will stay on your record forever. It’s possible to receive a Governor’s pardon or an expunction at your sentencing, but very unlikely. The best way to ensure a gun charge stays off your record is by hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer who specializes in Wisconsin gun charges.

How to beat a gun charge

The best way to beat a gun charge in Wisconsin is by working with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. An experienced attorney will be able to highlight any constitutional issues that may have occurred within a case.

The best place to start when trying to beat a gun charge is to schedule a consultation session with an attorney in your area. Consultations at Grieve Law are completely free and often clear up some confusion within your case. Consultations are also a great way to figure out what the next best steps are for beating your charges.