What Are The Different Degrees of Penalty For Criminal Firearm Possession?

Gun ownership has always been and will continue to be, one of the most hotly debated topics in the nation. With our country deeply divided on this topic, knowing your rights and criminal regulations regarding firearm possession will help keep you legally protected. At Flowers Law Group, our attorneys are well versed in this area of law and can provide you or a loved one with the representation you need. For more information on the different degrees of penalty for criminal firearm possession, continue reading.  

Criminal Possession Of Weapon On School Grounds

Being convicted of this degree of penalty is classified as a Class E felony. The punishment for this type of penalty ranges from no jail with probation to up to four years of jail time. To be convicted of this penalty, a person will have been found guilty of:

• Knowingly possessing a weapon on school grounds.
• This weapon can be a rifle, shotgun, or another type of firearm. 

In this type of penalty, the location of the offense can be at any school, college, university, or even on a school bus that operates in New York state.

Criminal Possession Of A Dangerous Weapon In The Second Degree

This degree of penalty is classified as a Class C felony, which is punishable by between 3.5 years to 15 years in prison. If you’ve been charged with this penalty, you’ll need a top criminal defense lawyer, such as the ones on our team, to help prove your innocence. You can be convicted of this crime if it is proven that you were going to act unlawfully towards someone and that you:

• Possess a machine-gun, loaded firearm, or any disguised firearms.
• Possess five or more firearms.

Other Criminal Possession Penalties

New York State, there are various levels of criminal offenses you may be charged with regarding criminal firearm possession. Our attorneys understand this and will do everything in their power to dispute any of the charges you may face. Examples of these additional penalties include:

• Criminal possession of a dangerous weapon in the first degree.
• Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
• Unlawful possession of weapons by persons under sixteen.

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When you or a loved one faces criminal charges, the first move you need to take is contacting a criminal attorney you can trust. At Flowers Law Group, we take pride in the services we offer our clients. To learn more about criminal possession charges, and how our representation can keep you protected, contact us today.