Frequently Asked
Questions
What Should I Do If I Am Arrested for Bringing a Weapon to Airport Security in New York?
Do not make statements to TSA, Port Authority police, or other law enforcement officers about how the weapon entered your bag or why you had it. Airport cases often begin when security finds a firearm, ammunition, knife, or other prohibited item in carry-on luggage. A valid permit from another state does not resolve a New York weapon possession charge.
Ask to speak with a criminal defense lawyer and preserve documents related to your travel, firearm permit, and luggage. Matthew Cohan and his team handle New York airport weapon arrests and review the search, the alleged possession, the firearm’s condition, and the legal basis for the charge.
Contact the Law Offices of Matthew Cohan immediately for a free confidential consultation.
Yes. Speak with a sex crime defense lawyer before explaining the encounter to police. Your attorney will assess the allegation, handle investigator communications, and help preserve relevant messages and other evidence. Matthew Cohan and his team handle investigations involving consent disputes and examine the context of communications, witness accounts, and the encounter before advising you about an interview.
Learn moreCertain convictions can lead to deportation, inadmissibility, or denial of citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, it is critical to consult both a criminal defense and an immigration attorney.
Learn moreLook for a lawyer with experience handling serious charges in New Jersey courts and preparing cases for trial. Ask how the attorney investigates searches, witness accounts, forensic evidence, and digital records. Matthew Cohan and his team assess these issues and prepare for negotiations or trial, drawing on his former prosecutor experience.
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