New York City Federal Fireams Defense Attorney Federal Weapons Charges
Our New York City Federal Firearm Charges defense lawyers represent clients accused of violations of federal gun laws in the New York City Metropolitan Area. There is a variety of federal firearm statutes the government uses in weapon prosecutions. Some of the most commonly prosecuted federal gun offenses in New York City are:
- Possession of a weapon by a convicted felon;
- Possession of a firearm by a drug user, a drug addict, a mentally ill person, juvenile, or an illegal alien;
- Interstate transportation of firearms;
- Possession or use of a firearm in connection with a drug felony or drug trafficking felony;
- Trafficking in firearms by an unauthorized person;
- Possession of a non-registered firearm;
- Possession of non-registered automatic firearms or restricted ammunition;
- Possession of body armor by violent felons;
- Possession of firearms in federal facilities.
Persons accused of federal firearms violations face severe penalties, especially in cases involving violent offenders or drug trafficker. For example, convicted felons or drug users found guilty of firearms possession may receive up to ten years imprisonment or even fifteen years if the defendant had been convicted of three violent felonies or serious drug trafficking offenses. Using a firearm while committing certain crimes may bring on even longer prison sentences.
If you are charged with any federal firearm violation, call out New York City federal firearm defense lawyers today for a consultation.
