Article 265 Weapons Offenses | Penal Law 265.17

New York Criminal Purchase or Disposal of a Weapon Lawyer

Criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon can involve allegations tied to acquiring, transferring, disposing of, or helping move weapons unlawfully. The defense may focus on knowledge, intent, role, records, communications, and whether prosecutors are stretching a possession or sale theory beyond the facts.

Lebedin Kofman LLP defends clients in serious New York firearm and weapons cases, including matters involving loaded firearms, vehicle searches, home searches, alleged sales, informants, forensic testing, and federal or state overlap.

Call 646-663-4430 or contact the firm for a confidential consultation.

Issues that may matter

purchase or transfer records
communications
knowledge and intent
role in the alleged transaction
firearm tracing
search and seizure
statements
state and federal overlap

Defense approach

Weapons cases often turn on details that should be reviewed immediately: how police found the weapon, whether the search was lawful, whether the client actually or constructively possessed it, whether the firearm was operable, whether statements were obtained lawfully, and whether forensic evidence connects the client to the item.

Where sale, use, or trafficking allegations are involved, the defense may also require review of informants, recordings, search warrants, chain of custody, co-defendant statements, firearm tracing, and whether state charges could overlap with federal exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do after a New York firearm or weapon arrest?

Speak with defense counsel immediately and do not make statements about ownership, possession, licensing, or how a weapon was found. Search, seizure, statement, and forensic issues should be reviewed early.

Can a weapon charge be challenged before indictment?

In some cases, early defense work can affect bail, grand jury strategy, suppression issues, prosecutor discussions, and whether the case is reduced, dismissed, or positioned for trial.

Contact Lebedin Kofman LLP

If you are under investigation or charged with a firearm or weapon offense, call 646-663-4430 or contact Lebedin Kofman LLP.