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Firearms & Weapons Offenses Lawyer in Fresno, CA
Extensive Federal & State Criminal Defense Experience
Federal and state laws regarding firearms and weapons can be confusing and complicated. If you are facing a firearms or weapons offense, you could be at risk for prison time, fines, and a permanent criminal record that can be detrimental to your future.
At the Days Law Firm, our Fresno criminal defense lawyers have considerable experience handling both federal and state weapons offenses. Attorney Marc Days is extremely familiar with the federal and state court systems in the area and offers thorough and aggressive legal representation for all types of alleged firearms and weapons offenses. If you are facing a federal firearms offense, you need an experienced federal defense attorney who can advocate for you, who will know your defenses and exposure and how to navigate the federal system, including the detention hearing. Our law firm is adept and experienced in all aspects and phases of these cases.
Federal Weapons Charges
Marc Days has successfully handled federal gun and weapon offenses such as the following:
- Federal law prohibits a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime from possessing a firearm that has traveled across state lines in interstate commerce. The maximum penalty for this offense is 10 years in prison, however, if you have three previous convictions for a violent felony or serious drug offense, and are convicted for possessing a firearm you will be sentenced for at least 15 years in prison.
- Another federal law provides for mandatory minimum consecutive prison term if you are convicted of possessing a firearm while committing a violent crime or drug trafficking offense. The penalty is no less than five years in prison to run consecutively, meaning in addition to, the punishment provided for the underlying crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. If you brandished the firearm, the additional penalty increases to seven years. The additional penalty increases to 10 years for short-barreled rifles, shotguns, or semi-automatic assault weapons. The penalty is further increased to 30 years if the weapon is a machine gun, destructive device, or if it has been equipped with a silencer or muffler. Repeat offenders can face additional penalties of at least 25 years.
Reach out to us at (559) 550-5002 for seasoned legal representation today.

Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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United States v. York, et al 15 Year Mandatory Minimum Charge Dismissed
Conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and sex trafficking by force charges, negotiated dismissal of 15 to life charge, with a likely guideline range of 360 months to life. After hearing Marc, the court imposed a 10-year sentence. Read the transcript below.
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People v. Rodriguez, et al Sentenced to Probation and Released
Charged with beating a correctional officer with his own baton, jury votes 10-2 not guilty. Client pleads to non-serious felony and gets released from custody that day.
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People v. Guerrero, et al Bail Reduced from $1 Million to $30,000
Bail Reduced from $1 million to $30,000 following dismissal of 5 out 6 charges at the preliminary hearing.
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United States v. Habash, et al Govt. Motion for $3.1 Million Denied
Federal synthetic drug case, drug charges dismissed in exchange for plea to violating a financial reporting requirement, district court denied government's motion for a money judgment of $3.1 million.
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People v. Jiminez Bank Robbery Conviction Reversed
Bank robbery trial, conviction reversed for overruling Marc’s objection to the admission of DNA evidence.
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People v. Doe Conviction Reversed
Drug distribution federal trial, conviction reversed for overruling Marc’s request for information and evidence helpful to the defense.
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United States v. Reyna Motion Suppression of Wiretaps
Marc represented a client charged with distribution of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine, and possession of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine. Wiretaps suppressed.
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United States v. Ferguson Not Guilty Verdict
Federal trial, not guilty of first and second degree murder.
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United States v. Brown Charges Dismissed - Insanity Defense
Federal trial for charge of attempted murder, hung jury based on insanity defense, charge dismissed.
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United States v. Mitchell 10 Year Mandatory Minimum Charge Dismissed
An alleged drug deal gone bad, four people shot, two people died. Negotiated dismissal of the 10-year mandatory minimum, the government argued for 20 years, after hearing Marc the court imposed an 8-year sentence. Read the transcript below.
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Available in Your Time of Need
We are available 24/7 and will meet clients in jail or after hours by appointment.
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Experience You Can Count On
Attorney Marc Days is backed by two decades of extensive state and federal experience.
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Proven Track Record
Attorney Marc Days' extensive experience has helped him successfully handle thousands of cases.
