New York Federal Weapons Violation LawyersFederal Weapons ChargesFederal weapons charges are brought against persons who are believed to have violated United States law governing the use of, or possession of, weaponry. In recent years, concerns over public safety have led to more weapons charges at the federal level. A federal weapons charge is prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office that has jurisdiction over the area in which the alleged weapons crimes occurred. Thus, if a Brooklyn resident were found in possession of a machine gun, the case could be tried by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. In the United States, federal law prohibits felons from possessing firearms. Any time a felon is found to be in possession of a firearm, he or she could face federal weapons charges. Discharging a firearm on school grounds can trigger federal firearms charges, as well as possessing or using a gun in the commission of a federal drug felony. If found guilty of these types of federal weapons charges, a defendant could face 10 to 15 years in a federal prison with limited chances for parole. Some specific types of weapons are strictly controlled by the federal government. Machine guns, sawed-off shotguns, and sawed-off rifles are a few examples of the types of weapons that are specially regulated under federal law. Possession of these types of weapons, without appropriate licenses, is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine per weapon. Federal weapons laws are intended to provide for a safer society. Unfortunately, the drive for safety can short-circuit investigations and override Constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. The penalties for a federal weapons charge are quite severe. If you, or someone you care for, are under investigation for federal weapons charges, please contact the highly experienced attorneys of Conaway & Strickler, P.C., New York federal criminal defense lawyers, Dan Conaway and Meg Strickler. They have the combination of tenacity and skill to ensure that their federal weapons charges clients will receive every legal protection entitled to them. Conaway & Strickler, P.C., New York Weapons Charge Defense Attorneys  |