Federal Gun Charges Defense —
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Federal weapons laws, including Title 18 of the United States Code, Sections 922 and 924, (listing specific unlawful acts/federal gun charges) are complicated — their penalties, serious. In fact, some offenses carry mandatory minimum sentences ranging from five years to life in prison.
To be clear, if you have been arrested on a federal gun charge — it is important to act quickly and to speak with an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer about your legal rights and defense options.
For nearly 30 years, attorney Mark S. Greenberg has defended the rights of clients facing various types of gun charges throughout the tri-state area. Today, that experience can benefit you. To arrange for an initial, professional consultation – contact us online or call our Philadelphia law offices directly at 877-297-6972 or 267-439-4879.
When a Gun Charge Isn't Just a Gun Charge…
A gun charge should never be taken lightly.
For example, a person convicted of using a gun in furtherance of a violent crime may be subject to a mandatory sentence of imprisonment. For another example, say someone has a lawfully owned and registered firearm on or near their person at the time of a drug trafficking arrest. That person may face a lengthy mandatory minimum sentence if convicted of the drug crime too.
In addition, a person convicted of a drug crime and also convicted of a gun crime in furtherance of that must serve consecutive sentences. The manner in which the weapon was used also impacts the length of the sentence.
Federal law also prohibits a person from possessing a firearm if he or she has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in jail. This “felon-in-possession” law applies even if the crime is called a “misdemeanor” under state law.
For these reasons, it is critical to hire an attorney who is familiar with the federal laws concerning firearms. As a lawyer, Mark S. Greenberg has nearly 30 years of trial experience and resources to draw from and has handled various federal criminal offenses involving firearms, including:
- Use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
- Use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
- Possession of illegal or prohibited weapons
- Unlawful sale or purchase of firearms
- Felon-in-possession violations
- Possession of explosive devices or body armor
- Bank robbery
- Hobbs Act
There Is Always a Defense – Find Yours Here
To schedule a professional consultation – contact us online or call attorney Mark S. Greenberg directly at either 877-297-6972 or 267-439-4879. Our offices are located in Center City, Philadelphia, but we are available to meet with you at more convenient locations as well.
