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Penalty for selling weapons?

Selling weapons is punishable by imprisonment for 6 to 9 years.

Is gifting considered selling?

Yes, transferring a weapon for free (gifting) is legally equivalent to distribution and punished with the same severity.

What if I didn''t know the weapon was in the car?

If you prove you were unaware of the weapon (e.g., a passenger put it there), you will be absolved of criminal liability.

Is selling weapon parts punishable?

Yes, selling major parts of a firearm (barrel, bolt, frame) is punished the same as selling a complete weapon.

Weapons Trafficking Defense (Article 236): Defending Against Serious Charges

Weapons trafficking (selling) and transportation are considered particularly serious crimes under Georgian law. Article 236 of the Criminal Code strictly punishes the realization, transportation, or shipment of weapons. Unlike simple possession, trafficking implies a profit motive or distribution, increasing public danger. Charges often rely on "control purchases" conducted by police or covert video recordings. In such cases, it is crucial to determine whether there was police provocation. Also, it is common for individuals to be charged with transportation when they were merely drivers unaware of the cargo''s content.

Legal.ge offers lawyers specializing in weapons trafficking and sales cases. Our experts will help you check the legality of evidence and defend your interests in court.

What Does Weapons Trafficking Defense Service Cover?

The lawyer''s service focuses on changing severe qualification and refuting charges:

Proving Provocation: If the weapon sale occurred due to persistent requests or pressure from a police agent, it may be considered entrapment, excluding criminal liability.
Lack of Intent: In transportation cases, the defense will try to prove the person did not know the real content of the cargo.
Reclassification: Attempting to qualify the act as possession (lesser sentence) rather than distribution.
Expertise: Checking the technical functionality of the weapon.

Common Scenarios

Charges are often related to:

Control Purchase: Police agent buying a weapon.
Border Crossing: Illegal import or export of weapons (also qualified under Article 214 - Smuggling).
Transportation: Moving weapons from one place to another.

Georgian Legal Framework

Article 236 of the Criminal Code provides for imprisonment: 4 to 7 years for transportation, and 6 to 9 years for distribution. If committed by a group, the sentence increases to 8 to 11 years. This is a serious crime where probation is rarely used.

Steps in the Process with a Specialist

Working with a lawyer includes:

Case Analysis: Studying covert recordings.
Strategy: Proving provocation or lack of knowledge.
Negotiation: Discussing plea bargain possibilities.
Court: Defense during the trial.

Why Legal.ge?

Weapons trafficking charges are serious. Legal.ge connects you with lawyers who will fight for your freedom and ensure fair justice.