Richard P. Holmstrom

Firearm Violations

Defending You Against Minnesota or Federal Firearm Charges

Illegal Weapons • Concealed Weapons Violations • Dangerous Weapon Counts

Weapon charges are very serious. Whether you are facing a primary firearms charge or weapons counts have been added to other charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer who understands how to defend these cases.

Attorney Richard P. Holmstrom has over 35 years of experience defending clients who have been accused of firearm violations or who are facing weapons counts. He understands the law, the potential impact of weapons charges upon sentencing, and how to manage and defend against these charges.

You can't afford to overlook the impact a weapons charge has on your criminal case. Contact our law firm today for a consultation.

The regulation of who can carry a gun and where, permits, concealed weapons, and other issues are complex, and you could face gun charges in either the Minnesota or federal system. If you are convicted on a federal weapons charge, your sentence under the federal sentencing guidelines could be harsh. Gun counts can also increase your sentence for a related conviction.

You can be charged with a weapons offense on its own, in addition to another crime, or as a part of another crime. Attorney Holmstrom has a strong track record of defending people facing any gun crime, such as a:

• Status violation (minor or felon gun possession, or possession by people who are mentally ill or chemically dependent)
• Gun permit violation
• Concealed weapons/concealed carry violation
• Location offenses (possession of a firearm in a school zone, correctional facility, courthouse or other prohibited area)
• Possession of an illegal weapon such as a silencer, machine gun or sawed-off shotgun
• Using any dangerous weapon from a handgun to explosive materials in the commission of a crime

Defending Your Rights in Firearm Cases

With over 35 years of experience and a reputation for being an aggressive criminal defense attorney, Richard Holmstrom has an in depth understanding of the state and federal laws. He knows how complex it can be to understand the law in some cases, such as when charges are brought despite the defendant having a permit to carry concealed weapons. He knows how to counter unfair "doubling up" of gun counts by prosecutors in cases where use of the weapon is an element of the crime.

He also understands the stress his clients feel when they are charged with firearm violations. He will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the case and take every step to resolve the charges or minimize their impact.

Whether you are charged with unlawfully carrying concealed weapons or a dangerous weapon count has been added to the charges against you, the issues can be more complex than they seem. You need an experienced attorney to protect your rights.

Contact the law office of Richard P. Holmstrom today to schedule a consultation.

Mr. Holmstrom accepts credit cards. Evening and weekend appointments are also available.

Richard P. Holmstrom, attorney at law, represents clients throughout the state of Minnesota, particularly in the northern Minnesota cities of Duluth, Bemidji, Carlton, Cloquet, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, International Falls, Pine City, Two Harbors, Virginia, Walker, as well as St. Louis County, Beltrami County, Carlton County, Cass County, Cook County, Itasca County, Koochiching County, Lake County, and Pine County, and the federal courts throughout the United States.