{"id":18039,"date":"2021-06-16T16:38:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T23:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=18039"},"modified":"2023-02-16T11:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:29:25","slug":"ars-13-3101-prohibited-possesser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/ars-13-3101-prohibited-possesser\/","title":{"rendered":"ARS 13-3101: Prohibited Possessor in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

The second amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures the right for all citizens to keep and bear arms. However, federal and state laws such as A.R.S 13-3101<\/a> have been enacted to prevent U.S. citizens from possessing firearms and other types of weapons if they are legally considered to be a prohibited possessor.<\/p>\n

If you are a prohibited possessor and have been charged for being in possession of a weapon, it\u2019s crucial for you to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. An experienced criminal defense attorney will work with you to craft a solid defense and help you to obtain the best outcome for your case.<\/p>\n

Who is Considered a Prohibited Possessor?<\/h2>\n

According to A.R.S. 13-3101, a “Prohibited possessor” is any person:<\/p>\n