What are the mandatory sentences for gun charges?
That depends on a variety of factors, including who is possessing the gun, where it is being possessed, and what the defendant is doing with it. Using a gun in conjunction with another crime such as kidnapping or robbery can often increase the penalty. In fact, kidnapping carries a state prison term of up to 10 years on its own, but kidnapping with a firearm carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in state prison. If you are convicted of a repeat offenses, that can carry a stricter sentence as well, depending on the number of convictions. The fourth offense is punishable by 15 years in state prison and carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. The Massachusetts’ sentencing structure for gun charges is complicated and exacting, but our defense attorneys are skilled at fighting gun charges or getting the charges reduced. How will Altman & Altman, LLP defend me? Gun charges are serious. Defenses like “everyone carries a gun in my line of work” or “I live in a rough neighb
