Areas of Expertise
Firearms Offences
Immediate, specialist representation in high-risk firearms cases. Early decisions — particularly at the police station — can have lasting consequences.
Why timing decides outcome
Specialist Defence in Firearms Cases
Firearms cases are among the most heavily scrutinised in the criminal justice system. They often involve proactive policing, surveillance, and detailed forensic analysis. The prosecution case may be built around recovery of weapons, DNA or fingerprint evidence, mobile phone data, or alleged associations between individuals.
Chess Law Solicitors acts in all forms of firearms matters, including possession of a firearm, possession with intent to endanger life, prohibited weapons, and cases involving alleged organised or group activity.
Many firearms offences carry mandatory minimum sentences. The court will only depart from those minimums in limited circumstances, making early preparation and careful handling of the case essential.
Our services
Our Firearms Defence Services
We are instructed at every stage, from police station attendance and pre-charge advice through to Crown Court trial and appeal.
- Immediate police station representation following arrest or voluntary interview
- Bail applications where liberty is at stake
- Prohibited weapons and conversion cases
- Analysis of mobile phone, cell site and digital evidence
- Mandatory minimum sentencing and exceptional circumstances
- Pre-charge advice and engagement with investigators where charge can be avoided
- Possession of a firearm and possession with intent to endanger life
- Forensic challenge — DNA, fingerprint and ballistic interpretation
- Joint enterprise and group association allegations
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
Why Chess Law
Why Choose Chess Law Solicitors for Firearms Defence
Strategy framed by the sentencing reality
Forensic evidence challenged at source
Digital evidence analysed in detail
Continuity from interview to verdict
Nationwide reach
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do firearms offences carry mandatory sentences?
Firearms offences include possession of a firearm, possession with intent to endanger life, possession of prohibited weapons, and related offences under firearms legislation. The specific charge depends on the nature of the weapon and the alleged circumstances.
What does “possession” mean in law?
Yes. Certain firearms offences carry mandatory minimum sentences. The court may only depart from these in limited circumstances. Early legal advice is essential.
Can I be charged if the firearm was not mine?
Yes. The prosecution may allege possession based on control or association. Whether that can be proved depends on the evidence. We examine that evidence closely.
What happens after arrest for a firearms offence?
You will be taken to a police station and interviewed under caution. You have the right to legal advice. It is essential that you do not answer questions without proper advice. Our 24 Hour Police Station Solicitors can attend immediately.
Do I need a specialist solicitor?
Yes. Firearms cases involve complex law, technical evidence, and serious sentencing consequences. Specialist representation is essential.
Speak to us now.
If you are under investigation for a firearms offence, have been arrested, or have been charged, contact Chess Law Solicitors immediately. Early advice can significantly affect the outcome.
