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Can a Lawyer Help If a Firearm Found in a Shared or Borrowed Vehicle Was Not Mine?

Yes. The State must prove that you knowingly possessed the firearm. When a weapon is found in a shared or borrowed vehicle, access alone does not prove that the gun belonged to you or that you knew it was there. The State must connect you to the firearm through knowledge, control, and the surrounding facts.

Matthew Cohan and his team defend constructive-possession cases involving shared cars, rental vehicles, and borrowed vehicles. They examine who owned the vehicle, who had access, where the firearm was found, who used that area, and whether the police recovered evidence linking the gun to you. These details can create doubt about the State’s ability to prove possession.

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Hire a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer with experience handling both assault and weapons allegations. Matthew Cohan and his team examine searches, possession evidence, alleged weapon use, injuries, witness accounts, and self-defense issues. They assess the combined charges and sentencing risks to prepare a defense addressing each part of the State’s case.

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Look for an attorney with federal court experience handling white collar cases, electronic evidence, financial records, and fraud investigations. Ask about grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, loss calculations, and asset forfeiture. Matthew Cohan and his team are experienced in these areas and represent clients facing federal wire fraud allegations in New York, New Jersey, and across the United States.

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Hire a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling New York firearm charges and challenges to vehicle searches. Matthew Cohan and his team review the reason for the stop, body-camera footage, statements, search scope, and firearm location. They assess the officers’ legal grounds and determine whether to seek suppression of the evidence.

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Every case is unique. The best way to get answers specific to your situation is to speak directly with an attorney.

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Kew Gardens, New York 11415
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