Weapons Charges

Firearms and weapons charges in Kentucky

Weapons and Firearms Charges: Immigration Consequences

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Weapons and Firearms Charges: Immigration Consequences — Clark + Harris, PLLC

Firearm Convictions Are a Specific Immigration Deportation Ground Federal immigration law contains a specific deportability ground for firearm convictions that is distinct from other criminal grounds. Under INA § 237(a)(2)(C), any non-citizen convicted of a firearms offense is deportable. This ground applies broadly and doesn’t require aggravated felony classification or CIMT analysis. Whether you are … Read more

Kentucky Firearms Charges: Carrying a Concealed Weapon

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Kentucky Firearms Charges: Carrying a Concealed Weapon — Clark + Harris, PLLC

Kentucky Concealed Carry Law and Criminal Charges Kentucky became a permitless-carry state in 2019, allowing most lawful adults to carry concealed firearms without a Concealed Carry of Deadly Weapons (CCDW) license. But this doesn’t mean firearms carry is unrestricted. Specific locations, certain categories of people, and particular circumstances still trigger criminal charges for firearms offenses. … Read more