Firearm Crimes

Firearm & Weapons Crimes Defense in Texas

Texas has some of the most firearm‑friendly laws in the country — but that doesn’t mean gun charges are taken lightly. A firearm offense can quickly escalate into a felony, and a conviction can affect your freedom, your rights, and your future. Even responsible gun owners can find themselves facing serious criminal allegations based on misunderstandings, traffic stops, or the presence of a weapon during another alleged offense.

Attorney Joshua D. Saegert represents clients across Texas facing a wide range of firearm and weapons charges. He understands how aggressively these cases are prosecuted and how important it is to protect your rights from the very beginning.

Common Firearm & Weapons Charges in Texas

Josh represents clients across the state facing a wide range of gun and weapons‑related offenses, including:

• Unlawful carrying of a weapon (UCW)
• Felon in possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Carrying a firearm in a prohibited place
• Discharging a firearm in public
• Firearm used during the commission of a violent or drug crime
• Improper exhibition of a firearm
• Making false statements to firearms dealers
• Straw purchases

Many of these offenses carry felony penalties, mandatory minimums, and long‑term consequences.

Understanding the Severity of Firearm Charges

Weapons cases can carry severe penalties, including:

• Jail or prison time
• Felony convictions
• Loss of firearm rights
• Federal prosecution
• Significant fines
• Long‑term probation or supervision

In recent years, federal authorities have increased prosecutions for straw purchases and firearm trafficking, especially in cases involving weapons allegedly transported from Texas into Mexico. This means even seemingly minor firearm allegations can escalate quickly.

How Josh Defends Firearm Cases

As an experienced Texas firearm crimes attorney, Josh challenges:

• Illegal searches and seizures
• Unlawful traffic stops
• Questionable witness statements
• Errors in firearm tracing or ballistics reports
• Misinterpretations of Texas gun laws
• Constitutional violations

He works to uncover weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and pursue the best possible outcome — dismissal, reduction, or a strategic resolution that protects your rights.

A firearm charge can impact your freedom, your record, and your ability to legally own a gun. You need a defense attorney who takes your case personally and fights for the best possible result.