In Lancaster County, if you’re charged with possessing a firearm when you’re legally barred from doing so, you’re facing one of Pennsylvania’s most serious gun offenses under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105. It doesn’t matter if you weren’t using the gun—mere possession is enough for a felony of the second degree.
You may be prohibited from owning a firearm if you:
- Have a felony conviction
- Were previously adjudicated mentally ill
- Are under an active PFA (Protection from Abuse) order
- Have certain drug or violent misdemeanor convictions
Penalties are steep:
- Up to 10 years in state prison
- $25,000 in fines
- Lifetime firearm ban
- Possible federal charges
In Lancaster County, we’ve seen clients arrested during traffic stops, PFA compliance checks, and even after anonymous tips. Police in Lancaster City, Manheim, and Ephrata take these cases very seriously—especially when the person has a criminal record.
At The McShane Firm, we look for every flaw in the case: whether the prior conviction truly qualifies, if the firearm was accessible or constructively possessed, and whether the stop or search was legal. A felony conviction under 6105 will follow you for life—don’t take the risk of facing it alone.
Call us immediately if you’ve been charged with this offense in Lancaster County.
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