Dallas Unlawfully Brandishing or Discharging a Weapon Attorneys

Residents of Texas are allowed to carry firearms to protect themselves, their family, and their property from potential harm. While there are many situations when brandishing and discharging a weapon is appropriate under Texas law, there are exceptions to the rule. Sometimes, a gun owner who has been charged with unlawfully brandishing or discharging a weapon might not have even been aware that they were committing a crime.

If you have been charged with unlawfully brandishing or discharging a weapon, Mark T. Lassiter of Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter can help successfully defend even the most difficult case. For years, our firm has been defending the rights of gun owners who are facing criminal charges in the Dallas area. As a former Dallas County prosecutor, Mr. Lassiter understands the complexities of Texas gun laws and will fight to defend your constitutional right to gun ownership as he has done for his clients for decades. To learn more about how the Dallas unlawful brandishing attorneys with the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter can help you defend against your charges, contact us today at (214) 845-7007 or online.

Do I Need an Unlawfully Brandishing or Discharging a Weapon Lawyer?

As a gun owner facing criminal charges for unlawfully brandishing or discharging a weapon, you may feel frustrated at the many questions and concerns you have during this unfortunate time. Even if you feel that you were justified in your actions to protect yourself or others, being charged with a crime can be costly to both your finances and your reputation.

Defending yourself against a criminal charge of unlawfully branding or discharging a weapon requires a deep understanding of multiple Texas gun ownership laws and criminal defense laws. The punishment for being convicted of this type of crime may include expensive fines, lengthy jail time, and probation. A lawyer with experience handling gun crimes will be able to identify the best possible defense for you under your unique circumstances. With an attorney’s help, you are more likely to receive a lighter sentence through a plea bargain, or even a not guilty verdict or dropped charges.

Why Choose Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter To Handle My Case?

Attorney Mark T. Lassiter of Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter has years of proven success defending Texas clients that have been charged with unlawfully brandishing or discharging a weapon. Hiring an attorney with a strong understanding of Texas gun laws and criminal defense strategy is important to the success of your case. Mark T. Lassiter has been elected as a Texas SuperLawyer and is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Our firm also holds a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo, a further testament to our success and skill.

Types of Cases We Handle

In Texas, unlawfully brandishing a weapon means that the weapon was displayed by a person in an illegal manner. These cases typically occur when a gun owner points a weapon at or shows a weapon to a person in a public place in an attempt to get the person’s attention or cause the person to feel fear or alarm. Gun owners that brandish a weapon in self-defense are typically not charged with unlawfully brandishing a weapon. Sometimes, a gun owner may brandish a weapon by accident.

The unlawful discharge of a weapon in Texas means that a weapon was fired in an inappropriate place or at an inappropriate time. Common cases that involve a gun owner unlawfully discharging a weapon include when a weapon is fired in a highly populated area, near a school, while intoxicated, or while driving a vehicle. In some cases, the discharge of a weapon may have been an accident or necessary to protect yourself or others. Unlawfully discharging weapon cases are common in metro areas such as Dallas.

Depending on the details of your case, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. You may be subject to significant fines, time in jail or prison, and probation. One component of your probation terms may be relinquishing your right to possess firearms.

There are a few common possible defenses for unlawful carrying/discharging a weapon charges. For example, the prosecution must be able to prove that you were in possession of or fired the weapon knowingly and recklessly. If the weapon was placed in your vehicle without your knowledge, or you were handling the gun responsibly but it went off accidentally, you may not be charged. Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter will be able to investigate your case to determine the best defense for you.

Let A Dallas Attorney at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter Defend Your Rights

Mark T. Lassiter of Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter has lived in Texas most of his life and understands that gun ownership is a part of Texas and American culture. He understands the multitude of Texas criminal laws involved in weapons charges. If you or someone you know has been charged with unlawfully discharging or brandishing a weapon in Texas, you should contact the experienced gun crime defense lawyers from Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter at (214) 845-7007 or online to schedule a free consultation.

TESTIMONIALS

Recommendation for Mark LassiterI am pleased to write a letter of recommendation. I highly recommend Mark Lassiter to others who are seeking such assistance. His representation allowed me to do very little in my case. It was Mark’s proven expertise and his legal knowledge that was valuable in getting my case dismissed. In short, I recommend Mark enthusiastically without reservation and I do believe he would be a valuable asset to you.

- Name Redacted

dear Markplease accept this letter on my and Susan’s behalf. there is a powerful message and testimony we would like to share with you for the first time.for over a year the weight of what happened to Reid was heavy on our souls. at first we held great anger, resentment and disgust toward Angel (the passenger). it became evident after turning 21 the Angel has a severe alcohol problem which my son nor us fully understood. The arrest also brought us great disappointment, frustration and disheartenment toward Reid.We have found that God often surprises us with his answers to our prayers. Prior to the arrest was had been in prayer that God help turn Reid away from selfishness, childishness and destructive ways. We prayed that God move to change him toward everlasting values and better choices in his life. We believe that God answered that prayer with the arrest. We blamed ourselves for bringing this calamity but understood it would take something this powerful to reach him. There is no doubt in our minds this ordeal has placed a permanent imprint on his soul.during the many delays associated with this case we were able to put forgiveness in our hearts toward Angel. Also during the many delays the full weight of the case in our and Reid’s mind triggered conversations pertaining to life decisions and direction. Time allowed us the opportunity to be rid of the noise and cloudiness of our emotions. We believe this to be a part of the master plan that God was overseeing.Only today did the full story become revealed. During this case with all the odds against us can we say without question that God was in it. How else could the series of events occurred within the judicial process that could put the opportunity in to your mind that there was a way to victory. The entire morning Susan and i were in fervent prayer even after your told us we had only a 25% chance of winning.Grace is the receipt of a blessing that is undeserved. Reid did not deserve to win today. We all are eternally marked by the message of grace given to us and you were the instrument that brought the gift to our house. Thank you from bottom of our souls and may God bless and keep you all of your days.

- Name Redacted

Dear Mr. Lassiter,Today you saved my son’s life. When he received a DWI, it broke my heart because I knew it would be on his record forever. It would limit his options in life. He would be paying for his stupid mistake for the rest of his life. At 21 years of age he was overwhelmed with the depth of the problem he created for himself.I decided to find him the best lawyer in Dallas, and I did. I researched lawyers for two days, and then I found you. I knew from the moment I read about you that you were the one we needed. When I met you, I knew instantly that I had complete confidence in you. Even if the result had ended with my son being guilty, I would have had peace knowing that he had had THE BEST lawyer.Listening to you “own” the courtroom today was amazing. You told us in the morning that we only had about 25% chance to win; however, by the middle of the afternoon the case was over before the prosecutors even finished, and we won! What an incredible lawyer you are!I will be grateful forever to you. Your work has given my son a second chance. He left the courtroom today with a whole new perspective on life…thanks to you!Very sincerely,

- Susan Ellis

unless you are already a petty criminal with countless B and C misdemeanors and a misdemeanor A pending, a DWI charge might not really matter much – for all the others counts: Fight it with all you got – get the best professional to your side you can find!Why should you? A simple google search “Texas DWI penalties” will give you an idea what you are looking at: prison, probation, fines, classes, ignition interlock, insurance rate skyrockets and a criminal record for life (yes – this can happen even for a first time DWI in Texas) Now if you read until this point you probably are charged with a DWI (or simply board) and you are shopping for a lawyer – so some basic guidance:a) Same as in real life: You want to be surrounded by people who know what they are talking about. Nobody likes people who constantly brag around, through around the usual business buzz words which doesn’t mean anything. So: Get somebody who is specialized in this field, means if 50% or more of his work is in the field of defending DWI’s that’s probably a good indicator– Mark is one of them – talk to him you will see!b) Educate yourself – thanks to a wonderful innovation by DARPA (which you are using in this moment) you can read all about it: What happened the night before, what’s a SFT, what is a legal stop, how does an Intoxilyzer 5000 work and what flaws does it have, possible plea bargain options (not so tempting ones in TX anyway) – read the stuff, it’s out there and discuss it with your attorney – if he doesn’t want or can’t answer your questions, that’s a pretty good indicator that your sitting in the wrong office, run!– Mark WILL answer your questions – and I’m convinced you cannot surprise him with a question in your case that he can’t answer or will find an answer for you!c) Your lawyer should – more or less – from the beginning be willing to take your case to Trial, all the way. What do you have to lose? If you are a BAC 0.28 candidate and you plea it down to a misdemeanor B it technically looks better on paper – but it will still follow you for life (most employers wouldn’t even consider the difference or know it – a DWI is a DWI…) If you are a BAC 0.09 candidate your chances are even better – (did you know the Intoxilyzer 5000 gives himself a +-0.02 calibration margin? What now, is a BAC 0.09 and hour after driving now under the legal limit? Guess what, the state will state “off course NOT! The magic machine proved he’s Intoxicated and guilty!” That’s why you need a lawyer on your side who is willing to take it to trial!– Mark is a trial lawyer – those people don’t want to plea out, they need the courtroom as their stage, that’s what they love to do, that’s what they are good at – so let him do it for you!d) Money / Costs – completely neglect. This is not the time for price comparison. You are not out there to shop for new hardwood floor for your living room – you are out there to get the best possible outcome in a situation which initial will hurt you if convicted pretty bad (financially), possible cost you your job, destroy your reputation and will follow you around for the rest of your natural life.– Mark will not overcharge you for his service, in my opinion you are getting a great deal. If you have the feeling you cannot afford a lawyer like Mark put it into perspective: if you hire a $500 lawyer and plead guilty maybe to a DWI misdemeanor B, you will pay much more over the years in court costs, classes, probation fees, DPS surcharges, insurance and and and… But if you hire Mark, you have one of the best at your side, you have a real chance – off course Mark isn’t a magic wizard who can make everything go away in a moment’s notice, but 5,10,20 years down the road you don’t want to think “oh boy, I wish I would have fought this thing more aggressively back then…” I was already a bit into my case when I met Mark. Mark has a can do attitude, does not try to beat around the bush and most importantly: He looks at things, tries different avenues, seeks out weaknesses in the case base on the evidence presented – if you meet him, you will have the same experience. During our meetings we discussed alternatives and other options e.g. expert witnesses, jury trial, bench trial, plea agreement (even if he didn’t like that – Mark doesn’t want to plea, he wants to win for his clients)And here is the outcome:A clear acquittal – NOT GUILTY(even better than a dismissal which technically can be reopened by the DA within the statute of limitations – if I understood that right – Not guilty means you are not guilty, case expunged – that’s the end of it!)Mark’s services helped me to get the best possible outcome you can expect when you are charged with a (DWI / DUI) crime and I hope I will never see him again….. (under such circumstances J ) –

- Daniel

I would never use or recommend anyone else for anybody else for a criminal manner.

- Cory M.

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