California Criminal Defense & Injury LawCalifornia State Bar Legal Analysis

Los Angeles Firearm & Weapons Defense Attorney | PC 25400 & PC 25850

By Managing Trial Counsel•Published on August 3, 2026•Peer Reviewed for CA Statutory Accuracy
🚨 URGENT CALIFORNIA STATUTORY WARNING:

If you or a loved one are actively detained, under police surveillance, or being questioned by LAPD, LASD, or the CHP: Exercise your absolute 5th Amendment right to remain silent. Do not consent to warrantless searches or provide recorded statements without trial counsel present.

Carrying a Concealed or Loaded Firearm

Carrying a concealed firearm (PC 25400) or a loaded firearm in public (PC 25850) can be charged as misdemeanors or wobbler felonies depending on prior criminal history, gang allegations, or unregistered gun status.

Fourth Amendment Search & Seizure Defenses

Firearms are routinely discovered during vehicle searches or pat-downs. We file PC 1538.5 suppression motions to challenge unlawful police stops and suppress illegally seized weapons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a felony gun conviction be reduced to a misdemeanor?

Wobbler firearm convictions can often be reduced to misdemeanors under PC 17(b) upon successful completion of probation.

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Author: Managing Trial Counsel, LA Law Firm

Admitted to the State Bar of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Specializing in Fourth Amendment motion practice, federal white-collar defense, and multimillion-dollar personal injury trial litigation.