Firearm & Weapons Charges Defense in Victoria, Cuero & Surrounding Texas Counties

Overview

In Texas, we value our Second Amendment rights—but that doesn’t mean the law won’t come down hard on you for a weapons charge. Whether it’s unlawful carry, a firearm enhancement, or possession during the commission of another offense, a weapons charge can quickly turn a small case into a serious one. And if you already have a record, the consequences can escalate fast. That’s when you need a criminal defense attorney who knows how to fight back—and how to keep the government from using your own rights against you.

I’m Richard Hinds, and I’ve spent over 27 years defending Texans facing serious criminal charges—including weapon-related felonies that threaten prison time, forfeiture, and the loss of gun rights. As one of fewer than 20 attorneys in Texas who are also licensed Private Investigators, I don’t just wait to see what the State claims—I go out and investigate it myself. I cross-examine the facts, the police report, and every constitutional detail of how the firearm came into play.

Types of Weapons Charges I Defend

• Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW)

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Post-Domestic Violence)

• Possession of a Firearm on Prohibited Premises

• Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony

• Improper Discharge of a Firearm

• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

• Unlawful Possession of Body Armor or Prohibited Weapons

• Enhancement Cases (Drugs + Guns)

If you’re charged with a violent crime or drug offense and a gun is anywhere in the mix, the State will try to use it as leverage. My job is to push back—and take the leverage away.

How I Defend Firearm Cases

In weapons cases, every detail matters. Did the officer have a legal reason to stop or search you? Was the firearm in plain view or concealed? Were you actually in possession—or was it found in a car or home with multiple people? Did law enforcement use proper procedure, or violate your Fourth Amendment rights?

I re-investigate every part of the case using my own team—including a former police officer. We challenge the search, the warrant, the traffic stop, the lab results (if drugs were involved), and the statements made during the arrest. Prosecutors often file firearm charges aggressively. When they realize your lawyer knows how to punch back, the tone changes.

Gun Rights, Criminal Records & Clearing Your Name

A weapons conviction can jeopardize your right to own or carry a firearm. In some cases, it can lead to long-term restrictions or a federal weapons ban. That’s why it’s critical to fight back hard—not just to avoid jail, but to preserve your rights and protect your future. If your case involves a prior felony or family violence finding, I’ll make sure every fact is re-verified, every element of the charge is tested, and every constitutional violation is brought to light.

Don’t Let Them Turn Your Rights Into a Crime

If you’ve been arrested for a weapons offense in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson, Goliad, Lavaca, Refugio, or Calhoun County, call me immediately. Don’t say a word to law enforcement. What you say will be used against you—unless I get there first.

Call Richard Hinds at (361) 648-1759 now for a free consultation. They have investigators working to convict you. I have investigators working to defend you.

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