Facing charges for possessing a firearm with a defaced serial number in NYC? Learn about New York Penal Law §265.02, federal 18 U.S.C. §922(k), felony penalties, typical scenarios, possible defenses, and how Spodek Law…
Learn about federal Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE) charges under 21 U.S.C. § 848 for drug trafficking and gun involvement. Understand CCE elements, mandatory penalties, firearm enhancements, defenses, and how prosecutors prove leadership, supervision, and…
Facing federal wire fraud charges under 18 USC 1343? Learn how prosecutors use wire fraud in white collar cases, what the government must prove, penalties, sentencing enhancements, Supreme Court rulings like Ciminelli and Kousisis,…
Learn the crucial differences between federal and New York state weapons trafficking charges. Understand federal jurisdiction, state statutes, sentencing, and how prosecutors choose which system to use. Discover defense strategies for firearms charges in…
Charged with grand larceny of a firearm in NYC? Learn about New York Penal Law 155.30, possible penalties including up to 4 years in prison, common defense strategies, and why experienced NYC grand larceny…
Learn how U.S. Sentencing Guideline §2K2.1 determines federal penalties for firearms trafficking. Explore base offense levels, enhancements for stolen guns or obliterated serial numbers, drug connections, and criminal history. Discover how defense attorneys challenge…
Facing federal firearm charges in NYC? Learn about federal gun laws, prohibited buyers, illegal sales across state lines, punishments, and statute of limitations. Understand what constitutes a federal firearm crime and why experienced NYC…
Facing federal felon in possession charges under 18 USC 922(g)? Learn about prohibited categories, constructive vs. actual possession, Rehaif knowledge defense, ACCA 15-year mandatory minimums, recent Supreme Court rulings, and key defenses. Former federal…
Facing federal firearms trafficking charges under 18 USC 922, 924, 932, or 933? Learn how the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act created new gun trafficking and straw purchase crimes. Discover penalties up to 15…
Charged with assault with a gun in NYC? Learn about first, second, and third-degree assault with a firearm, potential felony or misdemeanor penalties, and strong legal defenses. Spodek Law Group’s experienced New York attorneys…