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Who Should I Hire If a Gun Was Found During a Traffic Stop in New York?

Hire a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling New York weapon possession charges and unlawful traffic-stop searches. A gun found during a stop may lead to serious felony charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, which carries a mandatory prison sentence upon conviction in many cases.

Matthew Cohan and his team review the reason for the traffic stop, body-camera footage, the scope of the search, statements made by the driver or passengers, and the location of the firearm.

Police need a lawful basis to stop a vehicle and search it. If officers violated your constitutional rights, the defense may seek to suppress the firearm as evidence.

Look for a New York criminal defense lawyer with experience handling reckless driving charges and their license consequences. Matthew Cohan and his team review police accounts, dashcam footage, traffic conditions, speed evidence, and witness statements. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan challenges the prosecution’s evidence and works to protect your criminal record and driving privileges.

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Prosecutors must establish a scheme to obtain money or property through material deception, intent to defraud, and use of interstate wire communications to further the scheme. Evidence often includes emails, messages, transfer records, and witness testimony. The communication itself need not contain a false statement. A defense attorney examines the evidence’s context, authenticity, and connection to the alleged fraud.

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The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan handles New Jersey drug cases involving disputed searches of vehicles, homes, and personal property. The team reviews the stop, warrant, consent, search scope, and police conduct. Your attorney will assess grounds for a suppression motion and explain how excluding evidence would affect the prosecution’s case.

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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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We handle cases throughout New York and New Jersey.
New York Office
123-60 83rd Ave Suite 2R
Kew Gardens, New York 11415
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180 East Main Street Suite 206
Smithtown, New York 11787
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