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title: "Can a weapons charge be reduced to a misdemeanor in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes, in some cases. First-time offenders with no record have the best shot. Your lawyer can negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduced charge or an alternative sentence like probation."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/can-a-weapons-charge-be-reduced-to-a-misdemeanor-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-08-24
modified: 2026-08-24
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Can a weapons charge be reduced to a misdemeanor in Rhode Island?

Yes, in some cases. First-time offenders with no record have the best shot. Your lawyer can negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduced charge or an alternative sentence like probation.