Central New York Gun Charge Attorneys

Assert Your Rights with Cambareri & Brenneck, Serving Central New York.

We have the right to own firearms in this country, but there are severe restrictions on their purchase and use, especially in the State of New York. If you or a loved one have been arrested on a gun charge, it is critical that you seek experienced criminal defense counsel to navigate your case.

At Cambareri & Brenneck, our legal team consists of numerous former prosecutors who know New York’s gun laws and how the state pursues convictions of those accused of weapons charges. Our trusted Syracuse gun charge lawyers know what to look for in these cases and expose shortcomings in the state’s allegations when possible.

Criminal Possession of a Firearm

If you are legally prohibited from owning a firearm and you are found in possession of one (or an unregistered or unlicensed firearm), you will be charged under NY PL § 265.01-b(1), Criminal Possession of a Firearm. In the last few years, this offense has been revised as a felony offense, not a misdemeanor. The weapon needs to be operable (but not loaded) for the offense to be charged.

Have you been charged with a weapons offense? Call our former prosecutors at Cambareri & Brenneck today. Our Syracuse gun charge lawyers are ready to speak with you.

Criminal Use of a Firearm

If you have used a weapon while committing a Class C violent felony, you can be charged with Second-Degree Criminal Use of a Firearm. Similarly, you can be charged with First-Degree Criminal Use of a Firearm if it is believed you were in possession of/used a firearm while committing a Class B violent felony. Note here that the weapon does not need to be fired during the crime for these additional weapons charges to be filed. It only needs to be displayed during the crime or found in the possession of the suspect.