Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Earlier this year, New York State Police accused a Larkin Ingrassia, PLLC client of being a danger to himself or others when they filed a petition for an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) using New York’s Red Flag law. An article prepared by the firm describing this law can be found here.
Through their petition, law enforcement and the New York Attorney General’s Office sought to strip our client of his Second Amendment right to purchase and possess firearms. Their allegation was based on a single incident that they believed indicated he was a danger to himself or others. Derek S. Andrews, Esq., an associate attorney with the firm, was able to prove to the court that our client was not in any way likely to engage in conduct that would result in serious harm to himself or others. This victory came after a thorough investigation into the underlying incident, careful preparation for a hearing in front of a New York State Supreme Court judge, and effective questioning of the government’s witness and the firm’s client. The petition was swiftly and summarily denied by the judge as soon as the hearing concluded. As a result, our client’s right to possess and purchase firearms was left intact.
If you or a loved one is facing the loss of the right to possess a firearm because of an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), contact Larkin Ingrassia, PLLC at 845-237-3255 to learn how we might be able to help you.