He will need legal representation to plead the charge down to a lesser crime so it doesn't affect his legal ability to carry.
“I’m afraid that without legal representation, or if he pleads guilty, he will lose his legal ability to carry a firearm.”
That is a definite yes on losing the carry permit. He was committing a crime, so I don’t see him ever getting the gun back. But that may be the least of his problems. If I were him I would hope for a fine and not much more than that.
That’s exactly what I was going to say and I think it’s very sound advice.
Too many times folks think, “Well, I did it, I really screwed up so I’ll plead guilty and count on the mercy of the court.” WRONG!
If this guy is a good upstanding citizen, his attorney may be able to get the charge reduced, and that will protect his gun rights, which right now are his most exposed assett IMO.
I doubt they’re going to throw the book at thim, but his license is on the line.
Attorney from Washington, an absolute must, and a good one who knows the court system and even players well, will important here.
Don’t go the discount attorney route on this one. It’s too important.