Kansas City Defense Attorney For Armed Criminal Actions
Missouri law treats armed criminal action with exceptional severity, imposing mandatory minimum sentences that can dramatically alter the course of your life. When facing these charges in Kansas City, you confront not only the underlying felony accusation but also an additional consecutive sentence that cannot be served concurrently.
At The Law Office of Andrew T. Christie, LLC, I provide strategic defense representation for Kansas City residents facing armed criminal action charges. My approach combines thorough investigation and experienced courtroom advocacy to protect your rights.
Elements Of Armed Criminal Action In Missouri
Prosecutors in Kansas City courts must establish specific elements to secure an armed criminal action conviction:
- Commission of an underlying felony offense
- Use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument during a felony
- Direct connection between the weapon and the commission of the crime
Missouri law defines “deadly weapons” broadly, including firearms, knives and even ordinary objects used in threatening ways.
Severe Penalties For Armed Criminal Action
Armed criminal action convictions carry some of the harshest penalties in Missouri’s criminal code. The sentencing structure includes:
- Mandatory minimum of three years of imprisonment for the first offense
- Mandatory minimum of five years of imprisonment for the second offense
- Mandatory minimum of 10 years of imprisonment for third and subsequent offenses
- No eligibility for probation or parole until the minimum sentence is served
- All sentences run consecutive to the underlying felony conviction
Kansas City courts have historically imposed sentences well above the minimums in many armed criminal action cases.
Strategic Defense Against Armed Criminal Action Charges
When defending against armed criminal action charges in Kansas City, I employ multiple strategies tailored to your specific circumstances:
- Challenging the underlying felony charge itself
- Contesting the presence or use of a deadly weapon
- Questioning the connection between the weapon and the alleged crime
- Asserting valid self-defense claims
Each case demands a customized approach based on the evidence, witnesses and specific allegations involved.
Contact A Kansas City Armed Criminal Action Defense Lawyer
If you face armed criminal action charges in Kansas City or elsewhere in Missouri, contact The Law Office of Andrew T. Christie, LLC, immediately. Call 816-533-3456 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your defense options.