Should I hire an attorney to fight my gun charge?

I am not quite sure what charges you are facing but hiring a criminal defense attorney is always a better option than going in there alone. The criminal justice system is very complex and it takes many years of experience to learn the ins and outs. A judge and prosecutor may give you some information, but ultimately only your own attorney can properly advise you and discuss the implications in your case.

Get an attorney. We do not know any of the facts that the state will use against you.

Yes you should get a lawyer. Maybe that person can work out something where you end up with no record.

Sounds like you may have a couple of charges against including receipt of stolen property and the gun charge. There is potential jail time involved in these charges if you are convicted. I suggest that you hire an attorney.

Definitely hire an attorney.

You are always entitled to represent yourself in court. Whether you should is a different issue. The conventional wisdom is that an attorney will be able to do a better job and get a better outcome. Prosecutors and judges don't like dealing with ProPers, unless you are simply pleading guilty, not defending the case. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', possession of a stolen gun and related charges certainly carry potential time, so handle it right. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be.

This is likely to be charged as a felony receiving and concealing stolen property. This is not a case that you will want to handle yourself. There is too much on the line for that. Get an attorney that is familiar with the jurisdiction (court) involved. What county is this case in?

You must have an attorney. The stakes for this felony charge are high. Don't risk things.

You should get a lawyer. Penalties differ depending on whether you were found in possession inside a home or business or outside the home or business. One is a felony, the other is not. But you get a jury either way. The thing to watch for is a requirement that you register as a gun offender if you get convicted.

There are a number of factors that can have a direct effect on your case. Was the "22" a hand gun or rifle? Was it possessed in your home or on the street? Was the discovery of the weapon a result of a legal search? Were the serial numbers removed? Do you have a FID Card? These are just a few areas that must be examined to ascertain if you have a defense to the charges. Massachusetts gun laws carry mandatory jail sentences. It is crucial that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

One should hire an attorney for any gun charge in Massachusetts. The penalty for carrying a firearm without a license to carry is mandatory 18 months in jail. There are exceptions and there are different sections of the statute which can avoid the mandatory sentence; but, it is not something one should negotiate without an experienced attorney.