Stun Guns and TASERs Laws in California - "Are they legal?" Top Attorney Explains

Criminal defense attorney Neil Shouse discusses Penal Code 22610 PC, the California stun gun law, and who is not allowed to possess stun guns or TASERs.

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While the majority of California citizens are legally allowed to own a stun gun, many Californians face severe penalties under Penal Code 22610 PC for simply having a stun gun in their possession. These groups of people who are not legally allowed to own a stun gun include: convicted felons, people who have been found guilty of assault, people who have been convicted of the crime of misuse of a stun gun, narcotics addicts, and children under the age of sixteen.

If someone is convicted of multiple violations of California Penal Code 22610 PC they could be sentenced to up to 6 months in jail per violation. However a first time offense of possession of a stun gun is only an infraction, with a fine of $50 plus penalty assessments.

There are many potential circumstances where a person accused of possessing a stun gun or TASER may be factually innocent of the charges. The legal defenses for Penal Code 22610 PC include: you were rightfully allowed to possess a stun gun in the first place and the police were mistaken, the stun gun was discovered in your home or vehicle but it did not belong to you, the police violated your constitutional rights when they searched or arrested you.

If you or a loved one is charged with a crime we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.