Menu

To request a free personalized consultation, please provide all of the information requested below. An attorney will contact you within 24 business hours. All submissions are secure and confidential.

 

***If you’ve ever been known by a different name or have criminal history of any kind out of state (including misdemeanors), please note that below.***

I have included all previous names and all out of state criminal history, including misdemeanors, above (check the box).

False Swearing

The crime of false swearing occurs when a person “makes a false statement, which he or she knows to be false, under an oath required or authorized by law.” False swearing is a gross misdemeanor. RCW 9A.72.040.

False swearing charges can occur if you are denied a firearm purchase. The dealer is required to report the denial to law enforcement and the police may investigate and refer the denial to the local prosecutor for charging. By charging you with false swearing, the prosecutor essentially alleges that you lied on the application to purchase the firearm.

However, it is imperative that you consult with a knowledgeable firearms lawyer to determine your liability for false swearing charges. You may have been wrongfully denied the firearm purchase, which would be a defense to any false swearing charges.

Thank you for submitting the contact form. An attorney will contact you within 24 business hours. Make sure you are checking your email, including your junk or spam folder.