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firearm violation in New York

11 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1987–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Carrasquillogreen
ny · 1981 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025With the newly alleged facts, the People have established probable cause to believe that the defendant possessed a firearm in violation of PL § 256.03 (3) ( see CPL 70.10 [2] [probable cause exists when evidence is "of such weight and persuasiveness as to convince a person of ordinary intelligence, judgment and experience that it is reasonably likely that such offense was committed and that such person committed it"]; see also People v Carrasquillo , 54 NY2d 248, 254 [1981] ["reasonably likely" [*2]means "at least more probable than not"]).

2025First, the People have established probable cause to believe that the defendant possessed a firearm in violation of PL § 256.03 (3) ( see CPL 70.10 [2] [probable cause exists when evidence is "of such weight and persuasiveness as to convince a person of ordinary intelligence, judgment and experience that it is reasonably likely that such offense was committed and that such person committed it"]; see also People v Carrasquillo , 54 NY2d 248, 254 [1981] ["reasonably likely" means "at least more probable than not"]).

22
People v. Dicksongreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant (see People v Steele, 26 NY2d 526, 529 [1970]), there was no reasonable view of the evidence under which such a charge was warranted (see People v Dickson, 58 AD3d 1016, 1017-1018 [2009]).

2012Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant (see People v Steele, 26 NY2d 526, 529 [1970]), there was no reasonable view of the evidence under which such a charge was warranted (see People v Dickson, 58 AD3d 1016, 1017-1018 [2009]).

22
People v. Steelegreen
ny · 1970 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant (see People v Steele, 26 NY2d 526, 529 [1970]), there was no reasonable view of the evidence under which such a charge was warranted (see People v Dickson, 58 AD3d 1016, 1017-1018 [2009]).

2012Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the defendant (see People v Steele, 26 NY2d 526, 529 [1970]), there was no reasonable view of the evidence under which such a charge was warranted (see People v Dickson, 58 AD3d 1016, 1017-1018 [2009]).

22
People v. Moralesgreen
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Here, a police officer recovered a loaded firearm from a backpack that the defendant was wearing, which is sufficient to establish probable cause that the defendant possessed the firearm ( see In re Anthony B. , 268 AD2d 265, 266 [1st Dept 2000], People v Morales , 243 AD2d 391, 392 [1st Dept 1997]).

2025Here, a police officer recovered a loaded firearm from a backpack that the defendant was wearing, which is sufficient to establish probable cause that the defendant possessed the firearm ( see In re Anthony B. , 268 AD2d 265 , 266 [1st Dept 2000], People v Morales , 243 AD2d 391, 392 [1st Dept 1997]).

11
In re Anthony B.green
nyappdiv · 2000 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Here, a police officer recovered a loaded firearm from a backpack that the defendant was wearing, which is sufficient to establish probable cause that the defendant possessed the firearm ( see In re Anthony B. , 268 AD2d 265, 266 [1st Dept 2000], People v Morales , 243 AD2d 391, 392 [1st Dept 1997]).

2025Here, a police officer recovered a loaded firearm from a backpack that the defendant was wearing, which is sufficient to establish probable cause that the defendant possessed the firearm ( see In re Anthony B. , 268 AD2d 265 , 266 [1st Dept 2000], People v Morales , 243 AD2d 391, 392 [1st Dept 1997]).

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People v. DaGatagreen
ny · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Furthermore, the scientific evidence requested by defendant could have been used “to determine whether further inquiry would possibly lead to information favorable to defendant’s case” (People v DaGata, 86 NY2d 40, 45 [1995]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Baskerville green
ny · 1983
2 sentences

1989The court held: "While the display of 'what appears to be’ a firearm test requires a 'display [of] something that could reasonably be perceived as a firearm’ (People v Baskerville, 60 NY2d 374, 381 ), there is no requirement that the object need be anything other than the defendant’s hand” ( 135 AD2d 443, 443-444 ).

1987While the display of "what appears to be” a firearm test requires a "display [of] something that could reasonably be perceived as a firearm” (People v Baskerville, 60 NY2d 374, 381 ), there is no requirement that the object need be anything other than the defendant’s hand.

21987–1989
People v. Cabassa neutral
nyappdiv · 2020
2 sentences

2023Upon the defendant's prior appeal, this Court vacated the defendant's adjudication as a second felony offender on the ground that his prior federal conviction of unlawful possession of a firearm in violation of 18 USC § 922 (g)(1) did not constitute a felony in New York for the purpose of enhanced sentencing ( see People v Cabassa , 188 AD3d 716, 717-718 ), and remitted the matter to the Supreme Court, Queens County, for resentencing ( see id. ).

2023Upon the defendant's prior appeal, this Court vacated the defendant's adjudication as a second felony offender on the ground that his prior federal conviction of unlawful possession of a firearm in violation of 18 USC § 922 (g)(1) did not constitute a felony in New York for the purpose of enhanced sentencing ( see People v Cabassa , 188 AD3d 716, 717-718 ), and remitted the matter to the Supreme Court, Queens County, for resentencing ( see id. ).

12023–2023
People v. Casey green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2020However, we reach the issue in the exercise of our interest of justice jurisdiction ( see People v Casey , 82 AD3d 1005 ).

12020–2020
People v. Samms green
ny · 2000
1 sentence

2020The defendant's contention that his prior federal conviction of unlawful possession [*2]of a firearm in violation of 18 USC § 922 (g)(l) did not qualify as a predicate New York felony pursuant to Penal Law § 70.06 is unpreserved for appellate review ( see People v Samms , 95 NY2d 52, 57 ).

12020–2020
People v. Brigante green
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

2001The People were required to establish that defendant possessed a loaded firearm, and since the evidence before the jury presented an issue of fact as to whether the weapon in question so qualified, the jury should have received a full definition of the term “firearm” (see, People v Brigante, 186 AD2d 360 , lv denied 81 NY2d 761 ).

12001–2001
Williams v. Bratton green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

1999Williams v. Bratton , 238 A.D.2d 269 (1st Dept 1997).

11999–1999
People v. Lopez green
nyappdiv · 1987
1 sentence

1989The court held: "While the display of 'what appears to be’ a firearm test requires a 'display [of] something that could reasonably be perceived as a firearm’ (People v Baskerville, 60 NY2d 374, 381 ), there is no requirement that the object need be anything other than the defendant’s hand” ( 135 AD2d 443, 443-444 ).

11989–1989
People v. Knowles green
nyappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1987Indeed, in People v Knowles ( 79 AD2d 116, 123 ), a case decided before Baskerville , the court expressly held that "where an unarmed robber holds his hand in his pocket so as to give the impression that he is holding a gun, he has '[d]isplay[ed] what appears to be a * * * firearm’ within the meaning” of the statute.

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 125.25 (3) NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 160.15 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CT 90 (1977–2026) CA 61 (1967–2026) VA 50 (1994–2026) IL 22 (2005–2025) PA 21 (1974–2026) OH 21 (1993–2025) FL 19 (1982–2025) WA 17 (1983–2026) NY 11 (1987–2025) TX 10 (1976–2021) MA 10 (2003–2018) GA 8 (1977–2021) LA 8 (1979–2024) IA 7 (2016–2024) NM 5 (1981–2018) KS 4 (1977–2004) VI 4 (2011–2016) WI 4 (1992–2023) IN 4 (2002–2015) NJ 3 (1976–2017) NC 3 (1974–2025) MO 3 (2012–2021) MI 3 (2012–2016) MS 3 (2016–2021) AK 2 (1987–2024) HI 2 (1999–2025) UT 2 (1991–2019) TN 2 (1992–2015) AZ 2 (2000–2014) VT 2 (1993–2018) AL 2 (2015–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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