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Can I Still Be Charged With a Loaded Firearm If There Was No Ammunition in the Gun?
Yes. New York law does not always require ammunition to sit inside the firearm for prosecutors to allege a loaded-firearm charge. The issue often turns on whether ammunition capable of firing the gun was present and legally attributed to the person accused of possession. Ammunition in a magazine, glove compartment, bag, or nearby location may become part of the prosecution’s argument.
If no usable ammunition was present or the government cannot connect the ammunition to you, that fact may affect the charge. An unloaded firearm may lead to a different and less serious offense than a loaded-firearm allegation.
Matthew Cohan and his team closely examine the firearm, ammunition, location, and police reports to challenge the degree of the weapon charge.
Federal courts prosecute violations of U.S. statutes (like interstate fraud, drug trafficking, or immigration crimes). Judges are appointed for life, the procedural rules are stricter, and the sentencing guidelines are far more severe than in state court. You need an attorney specifically admitted to federal practice.
Learn moreLegal fees depend on the stage of your case, the number of transactions, the volume of financial records, and any related charges. An investigation requires different work from an indictment or trial. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan offers a free confidential consultation to discuss the allegations and explain the expected legal fees.
Learn moreThe Law Offices of Matthew Cohan represents clients facing criminal investigations and charges throughout New Jersey. As a former prosecutor, Matthew Cohan brings insight into evidence review, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial preparation. He and his team examine the prosecution’s case and provide representation from early police contact through court proceedings and trial.
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