NYC Weapons and Gun Crimes Criminal Defense Attorney
Staten Island & NYC Weapons and Gun Crimes Defense Attorney
Weapon and gun charges are intimidating to face: they have steep fines, long sentences, and other severe penalties. New York State has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and most gun crimes in the state are felonies. Even a misdemeanor weapons conviction can negatively affect your future employment and other aspects of your life - hiring an experienced attorney like The Law Office of Brendan Tracy is paramount to your case’s success.
Criminal Possession of a Weapon Attorney NYC
Criminal Possession of a Weapon is a common gun charge in New York City. It can include owning an illegal gun, owning banned ammunition, owning at least three firearms without a license, or carrying a loaded gun outside your home without a permit.
This charge has four degrees to it, each with increasing penalties. Many people unknowingly violate this common charge by owning weapons no longer legal in New York or by carrying a gun that’s legal in their state into New York.
Firearm Suspension Laws NYC
Under the second amendment of the constitution, you have the right to bear arms. However, there are some federal and state laws that limit this right under certain circumstances. The Law Office of Brendan Tracy will zealously fight for your second amendment rights in court.
If you’re facing domestic violence charges, you may be required to relinquish your firearms. In certain cases, a defendant is required to relinquish their guns even with a temporary order of protection. As an experienced former domestic violence prosecutor, Brendan Tracy knows the laws inside and out and is best equipped to negotiate for your second amendment rights in your case.
What to Do if You Get Arrested in NYC?
If you or a loved one has been arrested in New York City, you may be scared or anxious. Here are three important things to remember when you get arrested in New York City.
MEET BRENDAN TRACY
While a member of the Trial Division of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tracy handled every type of criminal case, from DWI, Assault, Grand Larceny, Domestic Violence and Criminal Possession of a Weapon to the most serious crimes including Rape, Sexual Abuse, Attempted Murder and Murder.
Brendan knows what it takes to advocate for those accused of committing a crime because he has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to prosecute someone who has been arrested for committing a crime.