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What Type of Attorney Should I Hire If a Prior Conviction or Restraining Order Led to a Certain Persons Weapons Charge?

Hire a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer with experience handling Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7. These cases involve allegations that a prior conviction, final restraining order, or other legal restriction barred you from possessing a firearm or weapon. Firearm charges under this statute are second-degree offenses and may trigger Graves Act sentencing.

Matthew Cohan and his team have experience defending serious New Jersey weapons cases involving prior convictions and restraining orders. They review the prior case, the scope of the restriction, the alleged possession, and how police obtained the firearm or weapon. 

As a former prosecutor, Matthew Cohan understands how the State approaches these cases and how to challenge weak evidence, unlawful searches, and sentencing exposure.

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A conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1956 carries up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved, whichever is greater. Section 1957 generally carries up to 10 years in prison and has separate fine provisions. The applicable statute, number of counts, and facts of the case affect sentencing.

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Hire a medical malpractice lawyer with experience handling delayed-diagnosis and misdiagnosis claims. Matthew Cohan and his team review reported symptoms, testing decisions, results, and treatment timelines. They consult medical experts to assess the care provided and how an earlier diagnosis would have affected your outcome. The firm represents clients in New York and New Jersey.

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Look for an attorney who understands SEC enforcement and related criminal investigations. Your lawyer should assess how document responses, testimony, and negotiations affect both matters. Matthew Cohan and his team handle SEC investigations and government enforcement cases, drawing on his former prosecutor experience to develop a coordinated defense.

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