Being convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor has lasting implications, even after you have completed your sentence. Your criminal record follows you when you are applying for a job, buying a house or obtaining a license. Even if the crime happened years ago and you’ve been a law-abiding citizen since, you could still face rejection from an employer, a lender or a licensing agency.
The experienced criminal defense attorneys at Tully Rinckey will assist you in having your New York criminal records sealed, which can give you the fresh start you have been hoping for.
The team of attorneys at Tully Rinckey have decades of experience handling gun cases. Our team routinely services clients throughout the Capital Region to include: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schoharie, Montgomery, Fulton, Warren, Washington, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Hamilton, Essex, Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties.
Simply possessing a gun without having a valid permit is a serious offense. Even worse, an individual can be charged for possessing a gun without a valid New York State permit even if the gun was purchased legally and properly registered in a different state. There are very specific procedures individuals must follow when transporting a legally registered gun from another state into New York. A simple stop for a traffic offense can lead to dire consequences related to an unregistered gun if these procedures are not followed. The other occupants of that vehicle can also be charged with a crime for possession.
Our Capital Region team of attorneys are well-versed in New York State’s strict gun laws and will fight aggressively to ensure your Second Amendment rights are upheld and protected. Our Capital Region team is led by Partner Derrick Hogan who has a passion for defending his clients in gun related charges.
To schedule an initial consultation for your case, contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 529-4543 or by email at info@tullylegal.com
The possession of a firearm is a crime in New York. According to New York Penal Code §265.01-b, any person who possesses a gun that they knowingly fail to register is guilty of a class E felony. This can result in a prison term of up to four years. However, people may be able to protect themselves if they properly register their firearm with the state.
New York Penal Code §400 (16-a) states that the New York State Police must create a database of all firearms and their owners. It is the responsibility of a firearm owner to register with this database. Failure to do so is a class A misdemeanor and can expose a gun owner to charges of illegal gun ownership.
Aggravating Factors
The possession of a firearm is a crime in New York. According to New York Penal Code §265.01-b, any person who possesses a gun that they knowingly fail to register is guilty of a class E felony. This can result in a prison term of up to four years. However, people may be able to protect themselves if they properly register their firearm with the state.
New York Penal Code §400 (16-a) states that the New York State Police must create a database of all firearms and their owners. It is the responsibility of a firearm owner to register with this database. Failure to do so is a class A misdemeanor and can expose a gun owner to charges of illegal gun ownership.
Aggravating Factors
The presence of a gun at the scene of a crime is an aggravating factor. This means the gun makes an otherwise minor crime much more serious. A classic example is a criminal charge for assault. Assault in the third degree is a misdemeanor level crime in New York. But if a gun is used during an assault, even if the gun is not fired the assault charge can automatically be raised to a felony level offense and should be addressed with the help of an Albany gun lawyer.
Other examples of criminal charges that immediately become more severe by the presence of a gun include:
Burglary
Robbery
Sexual Assault
Carjacking
Any of these crimes is a felony-level offense. In many cases, this will include a mandatory minimum prison sentence. The Capital Region gun lawyers at Tully Rinckey can work to defend the accused against all allegations of crimes involving the use of a firearm.
Our team is equipped to win cases against tough odds. If you are facing gun charges in the Capital Region, call us immediately. You can contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone at 888-529-4543, or by e-mail at info@tullylegal.com.
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