New York Firearm Law

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Jennifer Lackard and Chas Lackard </h2> </center>

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with second-degree attempted murder, firearm offenses and conspiracy. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jennifer Lackard and Chas Lackard accused of "acting in concert" with her husband and their son in the incident, ... More...

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<h2> <center> State of New York v. Jeremiah Henderson </h2> </center>

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I felony). Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Jeremiah Henderson, 25, of Buffalo, intentionally shot the victim during a ... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Leon Wilson </h2> </center>

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with deprivation of right under color of law in violation of 18 U.S.C. 242, and use of a firearm during a crime of violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924(c)(1)(A)(i), 924(c)(1)(A)(ii), 924(c)(l)(A)(iii) and 3551. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" targ... More...

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<h2> <center> State of New York v. Michael Bellevue </h2> </center>

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with armed robbery. Michael Bellevue, 26, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Michael Bellevue, 26, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He stopped by the same bodega 20 minutes before the robbery and purchased a black ski mask he wore during the robbery. on January 15, 2024, the defendant purchased multiple items, including a bl... More...

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<h2> <center> State of New York v. Eduardo Diaz </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Assault in the First Degree. “Eduardo Diaz has been held accountable for committing a vicious shooting against his former boss which recklessly spilled onto a public city street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack significantly injured the victim who is still recovering to this day. ... More...

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State of New York v. Brandy McCallops, Troy Beamon, Dominique White, Patrick Fisher, Laquan Lemon, and Keitwon Reed

Malone, New York, criminal dense lawyers presented the Defendants charged with kidnapping. Brandy McCallops, 48, of Malone — Two counts of first-degree kidnapping, two counts of second-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and first-degree criminal nuisance. Keitwon Reed, 19, of Syracuse — Two counts of first-degree kidnapping, two counts of second-d... More...

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United States of America v. Sabrina Flores a/k/a "Notorious Marie"

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs and unlawful transportation of a firearm. Sabrina Flores a/k/a Notorious Marie, 25, of Jamestown, NY, was accused of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and being a user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm... More...

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United States of America v. Jason Brundige

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of a controlled substance. Jason Brundige, age 51, of Ballston Spa, admitted to distributing cocaine on multiple occasions and, during one of those drug sales, displaying a loaded firearm to his drug customer. Brundige also admitted to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it from a hotel in Mal... More...

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United States of America v. Lamar Williams, a/k/a "Black," a/k/a "Little Black," a/k/a "Chase Money Marz"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketerring conspiracy, racketeering murder, and possession of a machine gun where death occurred. Lamar Williams, a/k/a "Black," a/k/a "Little Black," a/k/a "Chase Money Marz," accused of murdering 28-year-old Rasheed Barton on August 11, 2013, in the Bronx, New York. From at least 2013 to 2022, WILLIAM... More...

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<H2> State of New York v. Elhadji Sene

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defnedant charged with identity theft, Criminal possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, one count. Elhadji Sene, age 34, was accused of stealing the identities of multiple individuals, making unauthorized purchases, and possessing weapons and st... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with Racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering. Velasquez Larin was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketee... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Ahmar Garcia, aka "OB" and Raheem Patterson, aka "Rah Rah"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. AHMAR GARCIA, a/k/a “OB,” and RAHEEM PATTERSON, a/k/a “Rah Rah,” with committing the murder of sixteen-year-old Nisayah Sanchez on September 29, 2021, as a result of a gang war that plagued the city throughout that year that cost the lives of multiple young men and boys throughout the Bronx. ... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal machete attack of 18-year-old Kenny Reyes, continuing criminal enterprise, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal shooting of 2... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. John Montanez

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transport of a firearm... More...

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United States of America v. Adam Gomez

Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of firearm with obliterated serial number.<br> <br> AI Overview<br> <br> Possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number is illegal under federal and state laws, though some federal challenges are ongoing.<br> <br> Generally, the law prohibits knowingly possessing, receiving, or transporting a f... More...

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State of New York v. John Doe >h2>

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer will be representing the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> The teen now faces the following charges:<br> <br> Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon – felony<br> Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon – felony<br> Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon – misdemeanor<br> ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Julius M. Hatten </h1></h1>

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug and gun charges.<br> <br> U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory mini... More...

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New York State Firearms Association, et al. v. Steven G. James, et al.

Buffalo, New York, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking an injunction.<br> <br> The New York State Firearms Association ("NYSFA”), George Borrello, David DiPietro, William Ortman, and Aaron Dorr filed a motion seeking a preliminarily enjoin the enforcement of provisions of New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act ("CCIA”) that require an ammunition seller to (1) con... More...

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State of New York v. Eric Frazier

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon and one count of Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon.<br> <br> "In spite of the officers' attempts to de-escalate the situation, Eric Frazier, age 57, chose to launch a violent attack that day,” DA Kindlon... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Julius M. Hatten </h1></h1>

Buffalo, NY. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition.<br> <br> <br> <br> U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and m... More...

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United States of America v. Francisco Hernandez

White Plains, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class "C” violent felony. <br> <br> Francisco Hernandez, age 53, was arrested on March 4, 2025 after he was found in possession of a loaded 9mm "ghost gun” in the Town of Mount Pleasant. This arrest was made as the result of a collaborative inv... More...

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State of New York v. Devante James

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter and second-degree attempted murder.<br> <br> On August 18, 2019, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the defendant, a member of the Mac Balla 59 Brims/Bloods crept up to a group of people hanging out near Tapscott Street and Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, and fired into the crowd, hoping to strike a rival Crip g... More...

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Jason Frey, et al. v. City of New York, et al.

New York City, New York, civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on a Second Amendment rights theory.<br> <br> Plaintiffs brought pre-enforcement Second Amendment challenges to certain aspects of New York State's ("New York” or the "State”) concealed carry license regime. As relevant to this appeal, Plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of: (1) the prohibition on carrying f... More...

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Zachary , et al. v. Suffolk County, New York, et al.

Central Islip, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff challenging the Constitutionally of New York gun law.<br> <br> <br> Zachary Giambalvo, John Mougios, Shane<br> Mashkow, Kevin McLaughlin, Michael McGregor, Frank Melloni, and<br> Renaissance Firearms Instruction, Inc. ("RFI”) raise facial Second Amendment<br> challenges to various provisions of the firearm licensing regime... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jamaire Robertson </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Robbery In Mount Vernon And Discharging Firearm At Police While In Flight </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Jamaican National Charged With Committing Robbery In Mount Vernon And Discharging Firearm At Police While In Flight</h2></center></b></b>... More...

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United States of America v. Brandon Prawl

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing drugs and committing a violence crime with a machine gun.<br> <br> Brandon Prawl was convicted after trial of distribution of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C)<br> (Counts 1-4), possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)... More...

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United States of America v. Ismael Zambada García

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking.<br> <br> Mr. Zambada García, age 75, also known as El Mayo, helped start the cartel decades ago with Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Chapo. He built a sophisticated criminal network that trafficked cocaine, heroin and other illegal drugs across the border into the United States, wiel... More...

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United States of America v. Brian Maiorana

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.<br> <br> On April 26, 2021, Maiorana pled guilty to possession of a firearm and<br> ammunition following a felony conviction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(1).<br> The government and Maiorana each filed a sentencing memorandum, neither of<br> which discu... More...

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United States of America v. Brandon Prawl

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession and distribution of drugs.<br> <br> Defendant-Appellant Brandon Prawl appeals a judgment of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Suddaby, J.), entered March 31, 2023, convicting him after trial of distribution of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) Counts ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Edynesson Bauduy and Aaron Richard </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with federal firearms violation </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Two Convicted Felons Charged With Federal Firearms Violations in Connection With Brooklyn Gunfight</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><c... More...

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United States of America v. Valdez Simmons

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing a firearm after being<br> convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).<br> <br> ... More...

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United States of America v. Bruce Silva

New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> The government filed a sealed criminal complaint in October 2021 charging Silva with possession of ammunition following a felony conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), in connection with an alleged shooting in August 2019. See Indictment, ECF No. 10, United St... More...

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United States of America v. Victor J. Orena, et al.

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony carrying a firearm.<br> <br> This case arose from Victor J. Orena's indictment for his role in the "Colombo Family War”—a power struggle between two factions of an organized crime family that led to a spate of assassinations and other violent crimes. In 1992 after a trial, the jury found Orena gui... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Kenneth Thompson

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Aden Ibrahim </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with gun charge. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Buffalo man arrested on gun charge</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> Aden Ibrahim, 29, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by... More...

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United States of America v. Kenneth Thompson

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Alphonso Payne, a/k/a Ajay </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to murder a federal informant, murdering a federal informant, conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and distributing cocaine </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Buffalo man convicted by a federal jury of murdering a federal ... More...

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Selim Zherka, aka Sam v. Pamela Bondi

New York City, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff claiming that his Second Amendment rights were violated.<br> <br> Appellant, who was convicted of a nonviolent financial felony, brings a Second Amendment and Fifth Amendment challenge to the felon-in-possession law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), which prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms. He argues that because he wa... More...

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United States of America v. Christopher Acevedao, aka Essay

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> After a jury trial, Defendant-Appellant Christopher Acevedo was convicted of murder in aid of racketeering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1), and causing the death of the victim through the use of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C.§ 924(j). Acevedo appeals, submitting both counseled and... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Charles Brennan </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distributing methamphetamine, possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></... More...

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