Charges rejected
Felony domestic violence arrest. The prosecutor declined to file charges at the arraignment.
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Gun and weapons charges lawyer in Los Angeles.
California has some of the strictest weapons laws in the country, and a gun charge can bring jail time and a lifetime firearm ban. Many cases turn on how the weapon was found.
Common charges
- Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit (Penal Code 25400).
- Carrying a loaded firearm in public (Penal Code 25850).
- Possession by a prohibited person, such as someone with a felony conviction (Penal Code 29800).
- Brandishing a weapon (Penal Code 417).
- Firearm discharge cases.
The search is often the case
Many weapons cases begin with a traffic stop or a search. If the stop or search was unlawful, the weapon can be suppressed as evidence. We examine the police reports, body-camera video and the basis for every search.
Recent result: a firearm discharge case dismissed after the client completed diversion. No conviction.
Protecting your rights going forward
A conviction can mean a permanent loss of the right to own firearms. We look for outcomes such as dismissal, diversion or reduction that protect those rights wherever possible.
Available 24 hours: (310) 415-9499. We speak English and Farsi.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
Dismissed
Firearm discharge case dismissed after the client completed diversion. No conviction.
2023Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Funds returned
Cash seized in a raid aimed at a neighbor was returned to the client, who was never charged.
2023Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Can a gun charge be reduced to a misdemeanor?
Many California weapons offenses can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, and reductions are often possible depending on the facts and your record.
Will I lose my gun rights?
Felony convictions and certain misdemeanors lead to firearm prohibitions. Avoiding those convictions is often a central goal of the defense.
Client reviews
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Saman had great attention to detail when it came to my case. … Not only was he accurate in the timeline I provided for my case but he was very clear in communicating his strategy and made me feel very comfortable with my case.
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