How Our Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Use the Supreme Court's Bruen Decision to Defend Your Gun Charges
If you're facing gun charges in Rhode Island, you need a legal team that knows the latest court decisions and how to use them to protect you. At Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys, we stay up to date on constitutional law, and we know how to use the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision to fight for you.
What Is the Bruen Decision?
In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022), the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects a person's right to carry a gun in public for self-defense. The Court struck down New York's strict gun licensing law and said that any gun law must fit within the country's history of firearm regulation.
This decision is already changing how courts view gun laws, including in Rhode Island. If you've been charged with illegal gun possession, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, or another gun-related crime, Bruen may help your defense.
How We Use Bruen to Defend You
At Manosh Payette, we look closely at the details of your case to see if Rhode Island's gun laws violate the Constitution. If they do, we fight back. Here's how:
- Getting Charges Dropped: We may argue that the law you are accused of breaking is unconstitutional and ask the court to dismiss your case.
- Challenging Evidence: If the police searched you or took your gun without following the law, we fight to have that evidence thrown out.
- Using Legal History: We compare today's gun laws to past regulations, as the Bruen decision requires, to build a strong defense.
Why Choose Manosh Payette?
Gun charges are serious and can lead to jail time and a criminal record. You need a defense team that knows how to challenge the law and stand up for your rights. Our firm focuses on major criminal cases, and we know how to use constitutional arguments to protect our clients.
If you've been charged with a gun crime in Rhode Island, contact Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys today. We'll put the Supreme Court's Bruen decision to work for you.
One More Way to Fight a Gun Charge
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision about gun rights in the case with the Bruen case. This ruling expanded the Second Amendment right to carry firearms outside the home for self-defense. Because of this, many existing gun laws—including some in Rhode Island—are now being challenged in court.
Why the Bruen Case Matters
The Supreme Court focused on history when deciding whether a gun law is constitutional. That means any gun law that doesn't match historical traditions may be ruled unconstitutional. This is important because it gives people charged with gun crimes a new way to fight back.
How This Affects Your Case
If you've been charged with a gun crime, you need a lawyer who understands how to use the Bruen ruling to defend you. A good attorney can:
- Challenge the law you're accused of breaking by showing it doesn't follow historical traditions.
- Argue that the law is unconstitutional, possibly getting your charges dismissed.
- Make strong legal arguments that take advantage of this new ruling.
Get the Right Defense
Gun laws are changing, and you deserve a lawyer who keeps up with those changes. If you've been charged with a firearm offense, contact Manosh Payette, LLC at (401) 854-7794 for a free confidential consultation. Your rights and your future are worth fighting for!
