Federal Gun Charges? Contact Our Defense Attorneys.

Federal gun crimes are taken very seriously and prosecuted aggressively by federal law enforcement. These offenses often carry harsh prison sentences and a criminal record that can affect the rest of your life.

At Soroka & Associates, LLC, in Columbus, Ohio, we are respected federal defense attorneys with a record of success obtaining favorable results for clients accused of weapons violations.

We help people facing charges of:

• Illegal possession of a firearm
• Illegal sale of a firearm
• Illegal altering, destroying or removal of a serial number
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Possession of an unregistered firearm
• Straw purchase of a firearm

Don’t Take Chances. Take Control.

If you have been arrested, indicted or charged with a firearm-related offense, contacting an experienced defense attorney should be your first step. In addition, utilizing your right to remain silent protects you from self-incrimination and allows your counsel to build the best possible defense.

At Soroka & Associates, LLC, we are experienced lawyers who will fight to protect you and your rights in this difficult situation. Please call 614-358-6525 or send us an email to arrange an initial consultation at your earliest convenience.

Federal Firearm Laws

In federal court, there are three separate Weapons Offenses and Guideline Application.

• 18 U.S.C. §922(g): Felon in Possession of Firearm
  • Defendant is a felon; and
  • Defendant was knowingly in possession of a firearm; and
  • The firearm had previously affected interstate commerce.
• Title 18 U.S.C. §924(c):
  • Possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or a crime of violence; or
  • Using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense or a violent offense.
• If a firearm is brandished during the above-mentioned crimes, the minimum penalty rises to seven years in prison.If a firearm is discharged during the above-mentioned crimes, the minimum penalty rises to 10 years in prison
• 18 U.S.C. §924(e): Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA):
  • This statute is implicated by the felon in possession statute, but applies to felons who have at least three prior felony convictions for either drug offenses that carry a maximum sentence of 10 years or more or violent crimes.

  A person who violates ACCA faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of life in prison.

• USSG §2D1.1(b)(1): This sentence enhancement results in a two-level enhancement to the guideline range when a weapon is present in connection with a drug offense.