Trusted Gun Crime Defense Lawyer in Jonesville, LA
Facing a Jonesville Gun Crime Charge? Here Is What Happens Next
A weapons charge in Louisiana puts your record, your right to own a firearm, and your freedom directly on the line. Even if nobody got hurt, offenses like carrying a concealed handgun without a permit or possession of a firearm by a felon can result in severe penalties and years in prison.
Attorney Christopher LaCour provides aggressive, trial-ready defense for clients facing gun charges in Catahoula Parish and across Louisiana. As a former public defender who handled high-stakes cases, he brings deep courtroom experience to every defense, including appellate work before the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.
Our goal is simple. Fight to keep your record clean and protect your gun rights, and prevent a charge from disrupting your life and family. Tell us what happened so we can review your options and build your defense.
| Licensed in Louisiana Since 2010 | Third Circuit Court of Appeal Trial Record | Former Public Defender | Serving Catahoula Parish Courts |
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Gun and Weapons Charges We Defend
Every gun case is different. Small details change everything: where the firearm was, and whether you had a permit. What happened right before police arrived matters too. We build a defense around the facts of your case.
We do not use a generic playbook. Some of the charges we defend most often for Jonesville and Catahoula Parish clients include:
- Illegal carrying of a concealed weapon
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Carrying a gun without a concealed handgun permit
- Possession of a firearm during a drug offense
- Unlawful discharge of a weapon
- Gun charges attached to a domestic violence case
Whatever charge you are facing, we look for the weak points in the state’s evidence first. We prepare every file as if it is heading to trial.
What a Louisiana Weapons Conviction Actually Costs You
Louisiana’s illegal carrying of weapons law, La. R.S. 14:95, covers more than most people expect. Concealing a handgun without a permit used to be a crime rate in Louisiana, but that changed in 2024. Today, many adults 18 and older can carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Illegal carrying charges now usually come up in other situations, like carrying certain weapons in a restricted place, or carrying while already barred from owning a gun.
A conviction can mean prison time and a heavy fine. It often means losing your right to own a firearm under federal law, in most cases for good.
It can also close doors to certain jobs and housing. Some professional licenses ask about a criminal record too. Is a moment of poor judgment really worth losing all of that?
This information reflects Louisiana law as of August 2026.
Why a Firm Outside Catahoula Parish Still Knows the Harrisonburg Courthouse
LaCour Law Firm is based about an hour away in Alexandria. We make the drive to the Catahoula Parish Courthouse in Harrisonburg. We go there for every client who needs us. That courthouse, on Bushley Street, is home to the 7th Judicial District Court. This court hears felony gun cases for the whole parish, including Jonesville and Sicily Island.
We know how the judges and prosecutors here handle weapons cases. We use that knowledge to build a defense that fits this courtroom. It is not a generic strategy borrowed from a bigger city. A lawyer who has never set foot in Harrisonburg is guessing. We are not. Jonesville residents searching for a gun crime lawyer deserve someone who actually knows this courthouse.
What a Prior Felony Means for a New Gun Charge
A felony on your record changes everything. Louisiana law treats a new weapons charge even more harshly in that case. Under La. R.S. 14:95.1, possessing a firearm after certain past felony convictions carries five to twenty years in prison. There is no chance of probation or parole. The fine can reach five thousand dollars.
That penalty applies whether the gun was loaded, unloaded, or never even fired. A felon in possession charge is one of the most serious weapons cases we handle. It needs an aggressive defense built from day one, not a rushed plea taken out of fear.
Gun Crime Questions From Jonesville and Catahoula Parish Clients
What happens after I’m arrested for a gun charge in Catahoula Parish?
You will typically be booked. A bond hearing follows soon after at the Catahoula Parish Courthouse in Harrisonburg. From there, the case moves toward arraignment, where formal charges are read. The sooner we get involved, the more options we have to protect you.
Do I need a lawyer right away?
Yes. What you say in the hours after an arrest can shape the rest of your case. Contact us before you answer any more questions from police, even ones that sound routine.
How much does a gun crime lawyer cost?
Every case is different. Cost depends on the charge and how much work the defense requires. We can give you a clear answer once we understand what you are facing.
Will a conviction take away my right to own a gun forever?
In many cases, yes. A felony weapons conviction carries a lifetime federal firearms ban in most situations. That is one more reason to fight the charge early, before it becomes a conviction.
Can a first-time gun charge get reduced or dismissed?
It depends on the evidence, how the firearm was found, and whether your rights were respected during the stop. We review every detail of the arrest before choosing a strategy.
What if my gun charge came with a drug charge too?
Gun and drug charges often get filed together. Each one raises the stakes of the other. We treat both charges as one case, not two separate problems, and build a single defense around the full picture.
Does LaCour Law Firm actually handle cases at the Harrisonburg courthouse?
Yes. We regularly represent clients from Jonesville and the rest of Catahoula Parish at the courthouse on Bushley Street. We know the judges, prosecutors, and process there.
If your question is not listed here, reach out and ask us directly. We are glad to walk through it with you.
Protect Your Jonesville Gun Case Before It Gets Harder
A gun charge in Jonesville or anywhere in Catahoula Parish moves fast. Waiting only narrows your options. Reach out to LaCour Law Firm and tell us what happened.
