Gun, Gang Related, & Criminal Threat Charges

Protecting Your Rights, Freedom, and Future

At Comstock & Wagner, we provide aggressive, strategic defense for individuals facing gun-related charges and criminal threat allegations throughout California. With some of the toughest firearm and criminal laws in the country, California prosecutions can be severe — including jail time, heavy fines, and long-term restrictions on your rights. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys understand the complexities of these laws and know how to build strong cases that protect your freedom.

Gun Charges Defense in California

California’s firearm laws are among the most complex and heavily enforced in the nation. If you’ve been accused of a gun crime, you need a defense team that knows how to challenge the evidence, question the legality of the search and seizure, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Common Gun-Related Charges We Defend:

  • Illegal Possession of a Firearm — including possession without a valid permit or by a prohibited person.

  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon — defending against claims of unlawful transport or lack of a valid license.

  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon — challenging intent, evidence, and asserting lawful self-defense when appropriate.

  • Sentencing Enhancements — fighting additional penalties under California’s strict firearm enhancement laws.

Our attorneys meticulously review police reports, witness statements, and ballistic evidence to uncover procedural errors or constitutional violations that could lead to a dismissal or reduction of charges.

Criminal Threats Defense in California

Under California Penal Code §422, a criminal threat occurs when someone threatens to commit a crime that could result in death or great bodily injury — and the threat causes the alleged victim to fear for their safety. These charges can stem from misunderstandings, heated arguments, or false accusations.

How We Defend Criminal Threat Cases:

  • Challenging the Evidence — questioning credibility, context, and intent behind the alleged threat.

  • Uncovering False or Exaggerated Claims — identifying inconsistencies or motives for false accusations.

  • Reducing or Dismissing Charges — negotiating for lesser offenses such as disturbing the peace, or advocating for probation instead of jail time.

  • Navigating “Wobbler” Charges — working to have felony charges reduced to misdemeanors whenever possible.

Our team understands how these cases can impact your personal and professional life — we’ll fight to protect both your record and your reputation.

Why Choose Comstock & Wagner

  • Proven Experience: Our attorneys have successfully defended clients against complex firearm and criminal threat charges across California.

  • Aggressive Representation: We build tailored defense strategies that challenge every aspect of the prosecution’s case.

  • Client-Focused Approach: We keep you informed, involved, and supported from start to finish — because your case deserves personal attention.

Contact Comstock & Wagner Today

If you’re facing gun charges or criminal threat allegations in California, act quickly. Early legal intervention can make a crucial difference in the outcome of your case. Call (805) 361-0737 or contact us online for a confidential consultation.

Protect your rights, your reputation, and your future — with Comstock & Wagner, your trusted California criminal defense team.