Federal Criminal Defense
Lying and Buying: Form 4473 Defense.
Aggressive, sophisticated legal representation when everything is at stake.
The Threat
The government aggressively prosecutes 'straw purchases'—buying a gun for someone else. Form 4473 explicitly asks if you are the 'actual buyer,' and answering falsely is a federal felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, even if the ultimate recipient could have legally purchased the firearm.
Our Defense
We defend against allegations of making false statements on federal forms, proving lack of criminal intent or misunderstanding of the complex regulations. Gift purchases, for example, are legal—we ensure the government doesn't twist a legitimate transaction into a crime.
Key Areas of Practice
Intent & Knowledge Defense
Gift vs. Straw Purchase Analysis
Form 4473 Regulatory Guidance
False Statement Challenges
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