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Weapons Charges

Syracuse Weapons Charge Defense Lawyer

Weapons charges can have serious consequences. Criminal defense attorney Thomas W. Ryan understands weapons laws. He understands the penalties you could face if you are convicted of the charges you are accused of. He will stand up for your rights. His goal is to keep your future open to possibilities and free of the penalties that come with weapons convictions.

For more information about weapons laws and weapons charges, contact the Law Offices of Thomas W. Ryan at 866-478-8725 or 315-849-5962.

He can defend you against all weapons charges, including:

  • Possession of a Defaced or Altered Weapon (sawed off shotgun, handgun with serial number filed off)
  • Illegal Sale of Weapons
  • Possession of Unlawful Weapons (assault rifles, machine guns)
  • Possession of Stolen Weapons
  • Unlawful Discharge of a Weapon
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Weapons laws exist at both the state and federal level. Attorney Thomas W. Ryan can defend you, regardless of the nature of the charges. While weapons laws are most commonly applied to guns and firearms, they can also be used in relation to other weapons, including butterfly and switchblade knives, dart and stun guns, as well as bombs, explosives, and the ingredients used to make them.

Attorney Ryan has more than 35 years of experience handling criminal cases. He is available to stand up for the rights of clients in Syracuse and throughout New York, including Oneida, Auburn, Oswego, Cortland, Utica, and Rome. He is prepared to defend you every step of the way, from plea negotiations to aggressive trial defense.

Contact weapons law attorney Thomas W. Ryan at 866-478-8725 or 315-849-5962 to schedule a free consultation.

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Thomas W. Ryan
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Syracuse, New York 13202-1937
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Thomas W. Ryan, Attorney at Law, represents clients throughout New York, including the cities of Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Cortland, Oswego, Auburn, Oneida, as well as the counties of Madison County, Oswego County, Cayuga County, Cortland County, and Oneida County.

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