Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

The recent weapons charge against NBA star Gilbert Arenas illustrates the serious nature with which prosecutors, judges and the public view weapon's violations and the importance of having an experienced attorney fighting for your rights.

Boston Defense Lawyer Michael DelSignore knows the challenges of representing clients facing a Massachusetts weapon's charge. The stigma associated with concealed weapons can cloud the legal issues; having a Massachusetts defense attorney experienced in handling gun charges can be critical to protecting your freedom and your constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Arenas, who had a six-year $111 million contract to play for the Washington Wizards, which could be in jeopardy after he was charged with taking four handguns into the team's locker room, has been suspended indefinitely by N.B.A. Commissioner David Stern.

The Wizards have distanced themselves from their star since he pleaded guilty last week, including removing images of him from the arena, according to The New York Times.

"Gilbert Arenas has been a cornerstone of the Washington Wizards for six years," the organization said after Arenas reached his plea deal last week when he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of carrying a handgun without a license. "We are deeply saddened and disappointed in his actions that have led to the events of this afternoon. Gilbert used extremely poor judgment and is ultimately responsible for his own actions."

Arenas is scheduled to be sentenced March 26 and could avoid prison time, an outcome that could work in his favor if the Wizards pursued removing him for breach of contract.