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New York Court Denies Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Based on Lack of Standing

Last month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun case, raising the issue of whether the defendant had standing to bring a motion to suppress the physical evidence in the case. Specifically, the defendant intended on suppressing a firearm that was found in a…

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New York Court Condones Traffic Stop Conducted by Customs and Border Patrol Agent

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun case discussing the defendant’s motion to suppress a weapon that police officers found in his car. The case presents a unique issue in that a federal marine interdiction officer – not a police officer…

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New York Gun Rights Attorneys Announce New Pre-Paid Legal Service for New York Gun Owners

Tilem & Associates, New York’s premier law firm for gun owners is pleased to announce the creation of a new pre-paid legal program, NY Tac Defense,  for New York gun owners which includes legal representation for self-defense cases and red flag (ERPO) cases for enrolled clients.  Clients enrolled in the…

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New York Court Suppresses Gun Found Following Traffic Stop

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun case, reversing a lower court that found the defendant’s motion to suppress lacked merit. In holding that the defendant’s motion should have been granted, the appellate court explained that the defendant’s conduct failed to…

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New York Court Finds Inexperienced Officer Lacked a “Founded Suspicion” to Stop, Question, and Search Defendant

Last month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun possession case discussing whether the arresting officer had a “founded suspicion” that there was criminal activity afoot. Ultimately, the court held that the defendant’s motion to suppress the firearm that was found on him should…

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Supreme Court Issues Opinion Impacting New York Defendants with Prior Drug Convictions

As we reported in February, the Supreme Court heard argument on  a drug case that will likely have significant consequences for many facing New York gun charges.  Now, the United States Supreme Court issued a written opinion  in the case.  Specifically, the case required the Court to interpret the provision…

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Court Discusses New York Automobile Exception to the Search Warrant Requirement

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun case discussing the automobile exception to the search warrant requirement. Generally, law enforcement must obtain a search warrant that is supported by probable cause before they can conduct a search. However, over the years,…

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New York Court Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress, Finding the Defendant Consented to the Search

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued an opinion in a New York gun possession case involving the denial of the defendant’s pre-trial motion to suppress. Motions to suppress are often the most critical stage of a trial in cases involving guns or drugs, especially where the contraband item…

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Can You Bring Your Lawfully Possessed Pistol on Vacation to Puerto Rico – Apparently Not Yet But Hopefully Soon

As a New York Second Amendment lawyer I get asked all kinds of questions everyday about where and when people Click the image to follow a Reddit thread which may have periodic updates may carry their lawfully possessed firearm.  Most of these questions pertain to New York and Federal Law. …

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