As a New york city defense attorney I receive hundreds of calls each month from individuals who have been
charged with weapon possession in New York. Usually these types of charges are leveled at
transplants or commuters who have a) no idea that such a prohibition exists,
and b) the severity of the crime.
The Constitutionality of such laws can be argued back and forth, but as
the laws of New York currently stand any possession of a firearm outside the
process of arduous registration through appropriate licensing officer is
illegal and punishable by fines and/or incarceration. The licensing fees for handguns are extremely high and
the application process expensive and lengthy. These facts can be a deterrent to appropriate gun ownership,
but considering the alternative if caught with a weapon it is wisest to follow
the law to it letter. Unlawful weapons possession is a serious offense in the
eyes of the courts.
If, however, you were unfortunate enough to be charged with weapons
possession charges you should contact an
attorney right away. It will be
necessary to mitigate the offense through the same type of process it would
have taken to obtain licensure in the first place. This takes time, proving what an upstanding citizen you are,
so waiting until two days before your court appearance isn’t the wisest choice
you could make for yourself—especially if you are considering leaving your case
in the hands of an already overworked staff at the public defenders or legal
aid offices. Our criminal lawyers routinely work through these
types of cases to create a conclusion that does not include incarceration or a
damaging indictment upon your personal record.
Weapons possession charges are serious offenses in New
York. Finding the right NYC
criminal lawyer is of vital importance to
retaining your freedom.
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