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 Caddo Parish, Louisiana 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.
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.
Lawyer Referral Service in Shreveport, LA - The Shreveport Bar Association (SBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The purpose of the service is to help individuals who need to find a local attorney and can afford to pay reasonable attorney fees. To use the service just visit the website for the Shreveport Bar Association and complete the secure online form. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you can schedule a 30 minute consultation with the attorney in Shreveport or Caddo Parish. During the consultation, you can discuss the case and the fees needed for additional representation.