Weapons/Gun Possession in New York
In New York, a person can be arrested and charged with a criminal offense if that person is in criminal possession of any handgun, stun gun, gravity knife, switchblade, brass knuckle, or other weapons. If you are convicted of a weapons or gun charge you could be facing severe penalties, including time in a local jail or state prison, probation, and fines.
Have you been arrested or charged with a weapons offense or gun charge? At the Law Offices of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C. in Mineola, NY we understand the lasting effects of a criminal convictions, and we fight hard to defend our clients. For a free consultation with a knowledgeable and effective New York Criminal Defense Attorney, call us at (516) 858-3266.
We provide defense counsel to people charged with different varieties of weapons and gun charges in both state and federal court. Our knowledge of New York State and Federal gun laws gives us the ability to zealously defend people accused of a variety of weapons and gun charges including:
- Criminal possession of a weapon
- Criminal use of a firearm
- Unlawful possession of a weapon
- Possession of an assault rifle
- Criminal sale of a fiream
When you hire the Law Offices of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C. to defend you against a charge of violating state or federal weapons laws, we will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances of your arrest. We will look at whether police or law enforcement officers had probable cause to make any search or seizure, and whether you were correctly advised of your Miranda rights when taken into custody. We will also question all potential witnesses and review police reports so that we can identify any weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, including issues involving the reliability or credibility of testimony against you.
If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable criminal attorney to defend you, please call the Law Offices of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C. at (516) 858-3266. The initial consultation is completely free. We accept all forms of payments including all major credit cards. Call us today to discuss your criminal charges with an experienced Mineola criminal defense Lawyer and former Nassau County prosecutor. Or if you prefer, you can contact us online.
