by John Teakell | May 6, 2020 | Fire Arms Charges, White Collar
Purchases of Firearms All purchases of new firearms are to be recorded and registered, with the purchaser’s information and identity. This is in part to determine if the potential purchaser has a felony conviction. If the prospective purchaser has a felony...
by John Teakell | May 6, 2020 | Fire Arms Charges
Introduction Among the many firearms violations listed in Title 18 of the U.S. Code, are those in the “prohibited persons” section. Section 922(d) is a list of person who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Prohibited Persons – Title 18 U.S. Code Section 922...
by John Teakell | Apr 28, 2020 | Fire Arms Charges
Generally Robbery is a crime that is traditionally prosecuted in state court, along with charges such as assault, theft, and manslaughter. These types of cases are routinely prosecuted as street crime, which usually does not have a federal connection. We see more...
by John Teakell | Jan 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Process, Drug Cases, Fire Arms Charges
Generally Drug trafficking or drug activities are often prosecuted in federal court, especially if the activities are on a larger scale. The U.S. Code makes it a separate crime if you carry OR use a firearm during a drug trafficking offense. This charge is known by...
by John Teakell | Jun 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Fire Arms Charges
Generally “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” is very often used when someone with a felony conviction simply possesses a firearm. It is regularly referred for federal prosecution when police find a handgun or rifle near a person arrested or detained. There often is...
by John Teakell | Sep 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Fire Arms Charges
Generally A person has to obtain a license as a federal firearms dealer if he/she is engaged in the business of selling firearms, see an experienced firearms attorney. Title 18 U.S. Code §921 contains various definitions of engaging the business of selling / being a...
