Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Sentencing for a first time offender on a weapons poss. chg.

I am curious to know the maximum penalty for a person convicted of possession of a weapon or firearm in all feloneous classes. Especially for first time offenders.


Asked on 8/10/99, 10:27 am

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Philip Schnabel Schnabel Law Office

Re: Sentencing for a first time offender on a weapons poss. chg.

Max. penalty for CPW 3rd degree(loaded firearm), not in home or place of business is a class D felony-7 yrs. max. PL 265.02(4).

Max. penalty for CPW 2nd degree (intent to use against another) is a class C felony-15 yrs. max. PL 265.03

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Answered on 8/13/99, 11:00 pm


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