Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles
Since 1979, David S. Kestenbaum has been practicing law in the state of California, earning his experience in both the prosecution of criminals and the defense of the accused. Victims and other clients have made use of his largest assets in the courtroom, which include his connections in the California legal community, his passion in standing up for the accused, and his expertise in serious matters like gun laws and narcotics charges.
At the Kestenbaum Law Group, we hope to combine our experience with intricate legal matters like firearms law and theft with our compassion for victims and the unjustly accused.
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California Law and Possessing Weapons
As the Supreme Court ruled in a 2010 case known as McDonald v. Chicago, the Second Amendment of the US Constitution applies within the jurisdiction of individual states. This means that private citizens can legally possess firearms within their homes for the purpose of self-defense, which includes public housing like apartment buildings.
Even so, it’s important to remember that the sale, possession, and carrying of firearms is heavily restricted in the State of California. For example, it’s illegal to purchase, possess, or import any class of assault weapons unless you happen to be an active-duty member of the US military and have registered your weapon with the California Department of Justice. In addition, any firearm purchase must be made through a dealer who possesses a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and submits Dealer Records of Sale (DROS) to the Department of Justice.
