Protect Your Rights When Facing Weapons Allegations

Book Weapons Charges Defense in Tempe and Surrounding Areas

You can be charged with a weapons offense in Arizona even if you never touched a firearm. Arizona law includes a wide range of conduct under misconduct involving weapons statutes, from possession of illegal machine guns to prohibited-possessor allegations where simply being near a firearm can result in a felony charge. Whether your case began with a traffic stop near ASU, a nightlife district search, or a home visit, the consequences can include prison time and a permanent criminal record. Squires Law provides direct representation to challenge stop-and-search procedures and protect your constitutional rights.


Each subsection of Arizona's weapons statutes has its own peculiarities and potential defenses, and our approach reflects that complexity. We review forensic reports, firearm data, and police statements to identify procedural errors, rights violations, or misapplication of the law. Cases in Tempe often arise from college-area incidents, residential searches, or vehicle stops along major roadways where officers conduct searches based on thin justification.


Contact us now to begin defending your weapons charges case in Tempe before evidence is locked in or statements are used against you.

How Our Process Works

Your defense starts with a confidential consultation where we review the circumstances of your arrest, the type of charge filed, and the evidence the state intends to use. You'll meet directly with Attorney Jason Squires, who will explain the specific statute you're charged under and outline the sentencing exposure you face. We also discuss whether the stop, search, or seizure that led to the charge violated your Fourth Amendment rights.


Once retained, Squires Law immediately requests all police reports, body-cam footage, firearm serial data, and any forensic analysis performed by the state. We examine whether officers had probable cause to search your vehicle or home and whether the firearm in question was actually in your possession or control. This fact-driven approach has proven effective in cases throughout Tempe and the East Valley.


We also evaluate whether you qualify as a prohibited possessor under Arizona law and whether the state can prove every element of the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Our familiarity with local courts and prosecutorial tactics allows us to anticipate the state's strategy and respond with a defense built on constitutional challenges, evidentiary gaps, or statutory interpretation.

What's Included in This Service

Clients facing weapons charges often have urgent questions about what the law actually prohibits, how the state proves its case, and what options exist for avoiding a conviction. Below are answers to the most common concerns we address in Tempe-area weapons cases.

Your case depends on how quickly you secure representation and begin challenging the state's evidence. With discreet, protective legal support and a strategy rooted in constitutional law and Arizona weapons statutes, you gain the defense needed to fight back effectively. 


Reach out immediately to protect your rights and begin building your case in Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale and beyond.

What does it mean to be a prohibited possessor?
You are a prohibited possessor if you have certain prior felony convictions or domestic violence findings. Under Arizona law, being near a firearm—even if you don't touch it—can be enough for a charge if the state believes you had access or control.
Can the police search my car without a warrant?
Officers can search your vehicle without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe it contains evidence of a crime. We review dashcam footage and officer reports to determine whether that standard was met or whether your rights were violated during the stop.
What happens if the firearm was found in my home?
The state must prove you knew the firearm was there and had the ability to control it. If multiple people live in the home or the weapon was in a common area, we can challenge the assumption that you were in constructive possession.
How do forensic reports factor into my defense?
Forensic reports include firearm serial number checks, ballistics data, and sometimes fingerprint analysis. We review these reports for procedural errors, chain-of-custody issues, or gaps that weaken the prosecution's ability to link you to the weapon.
Why does location matter in Tempe weapons cases?
Weapons charges near ASU housing, nightlife districts, and major roadways in Tempe often involve high-volume enforcement where officers make quick decisions. These conditions increase the likelihood of Fourth Amendment violations or misidentification, which we use to your advantage.