Weapons charges in San Antonio don’t just threaten your record. They can upend your daily life, your job, and your freedom. The stakes are high, and the law doesn’t leave much room for error. When you’re facing these accusations, you need more than a basic understanding of Texas gun laws. You need a defense that’s built on real experience and a clear grasp of how local courts in San Antonio handle these cases.

How We Handle Texas Gun Laws for You

Texas gun laws aren’t just a set of rules. They’re a maze of regulations that trip up even careful gun owners. While the right to bear arms is protected, the details around where, how, and when you can carry or transport a weapon in San Antonio are anything but simple. We see the confusion firsthand: people who thought they were following the law find themselves in handcuffs because of a technicality or a missed detail.

• Open Carry: Allowed with the right license, but plenty of places and situations still make it off-limits.
• Concealed Carry: Demands a specific permit and training, and missing either can lead to charges.
• Prohibited Places: Schools, government offices, and other locations where weapons are never allowed, no matter your permit.
• Vehicle Transport: Rules about how firearms must be stored and secured in your car catch many off guard.

We break down these rules for our clients, making sure you know exactly what’s legal and what isn’t. That clarity keeps you from stumbling into trouble over a misunderstanding or a small mistake.

Weapons Charges We Fight for Our Clients

Charges come in all shapes, but the most common ones we see in San Antonio often start with a routine stop or a neighbor’s call. Sometimes, a forgotten permit or a weapon left in the wrong place is all it takes for police to file charges. We step in to challenge the assumptions and look for the details that others miss.

• Unlawful Possession: Carrying a weapon without the right paperwork or in a place where it’s not allowed.
• Prohibited Weapons: Owning or modifying firearms or accessories that Texas law bans outright.
• Felon in Possession: Prior convictions can block your right to own a gun, and any slip can bring new charges.
• Improper Storage: Not locking up your weapon the way the law requires can lead to criminal accusations.
• Brandishing: Showing or using a firearm in a way that others see as threatening or reckless.

We don’t just look at the charge. We dig into what really happened. Many cases start with confusion, not intent. Our job is to separate honest mistakes from criminal acts and make sure the court sees the difference.

Our Approach to Building a Strong Defense

When a weapons charge lands on your doorstep, the details matter. We start by pulling apart every piece of evidence, from police reports to witness statements. Sometimes, the way an officer searched your car or home doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Other times, a witness’s story falls apart when we ask the right questions. We know the pressure points in these cases, and we use them to your advantage.

• Evidence Review: We go line by line through every report and statement, looking for gaps or errors that can shift the case in your favor.
• Constitutional Rights: Any search or seizure that steps outside the law gives us leverage to challenge the evidence.
• Technical Compliance: Law enforcement must handle weapons evidence by the book. If they don’t, we call it out.
• Mitigating Factors: We highlight circumstances that show you deserve a second look, not a conviction.

Our experience with San Antonio’s courts means we know what works and what doesn’t. We don’t waste time on generic arguments. Instead, we focus on the facts that matter and the strategies that get results.

Protect Your Future with a Real Defense

Contact the Law Offices of Gary Churak at 210-545-3850 or schedule a consultation to discuss your defense options today.