Weapons Charges Defense Attorney in Marquette, MI

Weapons Charges Defense Attorneys: Andriacchi Law

A weapons charge in Michigan can turn your life upside down. Whether you’re accused of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, being a felon in possession of a firearm, or using a weapon during a felony — the penalties are severe and long-lasting.

At Andriacchi Law, we provide discreet, experienced, and aggressive defense for clients across Marquette County and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We fight to protect your freedom, your record, and your constitutional rights.

What Are Common Weapons Charges in Michigan?

Weapons-related offenses can be charged under both Michigan state and federal law. Common charges include:

  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) – Possessing a concealed pistol or knife without proper licensing
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Owning or carrying a firearm if you have a prior felony conviction
  • Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm – Firing a gun in a prohibited area or situation
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony Firearm) – Automatically adds 2 years of consecutive mandatory prison time
  • Unlawful Weapon Possession – Brass knuckles, switchblades, or modified firearms
  • Federal Firearms Violations – Including straw purchases, illegal transfers, or trafficking

What Are the Penalties for a Weapons Offense?

Depending on the type of charge and your criminal history, you may be facing:

  • Jail or prison (ranging from 93 days to 20+ years)
  • Mandatory minimum sentences
  • Large fines and court costs
  • Forfeiture of weapons
  • Permanent loss of firearm rights
  • A felony criminal record
  • Immigration or employment consequences

Many firearm charges — like possession during commission of a felony — carry mandatory prison time. This means a conviction leaves the judge with no option but to sentence you to years behind bars.

How Andriacchi Law Can Help

Our firm brings over four decades of courtroom experience to every case. We know the law, we know the system, and we know how to fight these charges.

You’ll get:

✅ Discreet, Judgment-Free Representation
✅ Aggressive Defense at Every Stage — from arrest to trial
✅ Firearms Law Experience — we know Michigan’s gun statutes inside and out
✅ Local Advantage — we regularly appear before Upper Peninsula judges and prosecutors

Rest assured that regardless of if you want to take the case to trial or settle it, we can have the knowledge, training, and experience to help you every step of the way.

About Attorney Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr.

Michigan criminal defense attorney Dominic Andriacchi Jr
Michigan criminal defense attorney Dominic Andriacchi Jr

Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr. is a respected criminal defense lawyer with deep roots in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His experience includes:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD)
  • MBA – which strengthens his strategic planning and trial prep
  • Graduate of the Trial Lawyers College
  • Former law clerk for the Marquette Circuit Court
  • Named one of Michigan’s Top 25 Up & Coming Lawyers
  • Executive board member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) and Faculty of Trial College, where he teaches other lawyers how to win jury trials

He’s known for being fiercely prepared, honest with his clients, and fearless in the courtroom.

Other Criminal Charges We Defend

In addition to weapons charges, Andriacchi Law also handles:

Serving Marquette & the Upper Peninsula

From our offices in Marquette and Ishpeming, we defend people across the U.P., including:

  • Alger County
  • Baraga County
  • Delta County
  • Dickinson County
  • Houghton County
  • And surrounding U.P. counties

Contact a Marquette Weapons Charges Lawyer Today

If you’ve been charged with a weapons offense, the consequences are too serious to handle alone.

Let Andriacchi Law build the defense you deserve — and fight for the freedom you still have.

Free Consults! 906-486-4457

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