Being arrested for a gun charge in Alabama is serious.
Even lawful firearm ownership can lead to criminal charges depending on where the weapon was located, whether drugs were present, and how police conducted the search.
Many people are surprised to learn that a gun does not have to be fired, displayed, or even touched to dramatically increase the severity of a criminal case.
This page explains the penalties, how prosecutors build these cases, and the defenses that may apply.
👉 To understand how this fits into the overall defense strategy, see How Criminal Defense Works in Alabama
