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Rhode IslandFirearm and Weapon Charges Lawyers in Washington County, Rhode Island

Despite the Right to Bear Arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, state and federal governments have created a patchwork of complicated laws and regulations controlling the use, sale and possession of guns, firearms and other weapons.


When a firearm is used or discharged during a crime, the penalties are often enhanced dramatically.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Washington County, Rhode Island for a weapon or firearm charge or to restore your gun rights, consider the attorney's training and experience fighting these specific types of criminal cases, in addition to the attorney fees and costs.


Some organizations, such as the NRA-ILA or the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc., maintains a list of attorneys who have identified themselves as willing to consider cases involving their members after a criminal accusation involving the use or possession of a firearm. These attorneys are also experienced in helping people restore their gun rights.

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H. Jefferson Melish

H. Jefferson Melish
Law Office of H. Jefferson Melish
74 Main Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
H. Jefferson Melish is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Andrew Mark Pettit

Andrew Mark Pettit
4800 Tower Hill Rd
South Kingstown, RI 02879
Licensed for 7 years, Andrew Mark Pettit is a Family Law and Probate lawyer who attended University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richards... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

RIACDL was founded to give the criminal defense bar a unified voice and improve the profession. Members of this non-profit organization include many of the top attorneys admitted to the Rhode Island Bar who are actively and substantially engaged in the practice of criminal defense.


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