Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the First Degree - NYPL § 265.04 - Lebedin Kofman LLP

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Feb 3, 2025 · 4m

From Lebedin Kofman LLP - Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the First Degree - NYPL § 265.04 is one of the most serious firearm-related offenses under New York law. This charge applies when an individual knowingly possesses ten or more firearms or an explosive substance with the intent to use it unlawfully. As a class B violent felony, a conviction carries severe penalties, including a prison sentence ranging from 5 to 25 years and fines up to $30,000. Understanding the legal definitions, including the operability of firearms and the presumption of unlawful intent under New York Penal Law §…