Sperm Edwards Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Authorities seized a small cache of weapons and ammunition from the New Jersey home of New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the New York Post and Newsday both reported Wednesday, possibly setting up the embattled player for more legal trouble. The Post, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, said a 9-mm handgun, a rifle and ammunition for three other guns -- a .380, a .45 and a .40, the same caliber of gun Burress accidentally shot himself with -- were seized during the execution of a search warrant at Burress' home in Totowa. Benjamin Brafman, the star receiver's criminal attorney, said Tuesday night that he was aware of only a rifle being taken from the home. "I believe it was registered, but we're looking into that now," Brafman said. "I'm not informed at this time that he is facing additional charges." If the weapons are unregistered, Burress could face more charges in New Jersey in addition to the two felony gun-possession charges he was slapped with following the accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub last month. Burress "It is not illegal in New Jersey to have a registered weapon in your home," Brafman said. Burress was not at home during the search by Totowa police, the NYPD and officials from the Manhattan District Attorney's office -- though sources said his wife was at home. Brafman said his client is "out of town" but did not elaborate. Also found in the search -- but not seized, since it was unconnected to any criminal allegations -- was a suitcase full of money. Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh at the Latin Quarter nightclub on Nov. 29 when he fumbled with an unlicensed handgun tucked into the waistband of his sweat pants. He checked himself into New York-Cornell Hospital and later turned himself in to police. The Giants suspended the Super Bowl hero for the rest of the season following the shooting and also withheld $1 million owed to him as part of his signing bonus. Burress is due back in court on March 31 and faces up to 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Fox 5 News and the New York Post are reporting that police officers, searching the home of Giants wide receiver Plaxico Buress, found a 9-millimeter handgun, a loaded rifle and the clothing he was wearing the night he shot himself in the leg. Burress was suspended for four games and put on the reserve/non-football injury list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bering a modern day wide receiver is very risky business. you have to be able to defend yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 If the weapons are unregistered, Burress could face more charges in New Jersey in addition to the two felony gun-possession charges he was slapped with following the accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub last month. I'm willing to put money down that at least 1 of those firearms isnt registered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bering a modern day wide receiver is very risky business. you have to be able to defend yourself. Then who wins the battle??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bering a modern day wide receiver is very risky business. you have to be able to defend yourself. Well you have to go up against conerbacks like Pacman Jones so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 What a dope. His attorney isn't much better.The douchebag lisping midget mayor of NY has made Pleixglass his campaign issue, since he's shat the bed financially. But he will keep our streets free of menatally-impaired armed wide receivers. How could you not tell him to expect to have his house searched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Well you have to go up against conerbacks like Pacman Jones so yeah. Nice one:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 on top of his suit in Fla for the traffic accident...this guy is done. Any wonder why the Squealers got rid of him? Is he related to Michael Vick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I don't know too much about guns. I did not know that you had to register rifles. I thought it was only handguns which needed to be registered. How could you not tell him to expect to have his house searched? I agree. With the mayor going after you and the papers playing it to the hilt, the best thing you can do is to try to show yourself as a solid citizen who just made a mistake. Fer chrissake, get those guns out of the damn house, pronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Incidentally, will that suitcase full of money be allowed to be mentioned in court? Because so far it has no bearing on the guns case, but most people, (including myself), would regard it as pretty good evidence Burress is up to something illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsTitans63 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Why is it illegal to keep a suitcase full of money in your private residence. With all the banks failing in the economy Plax just wants to make sure hes got cash on hand. Could it be he was going to use if for Christmas shopping or maybe donate it to a local charity. Give the guy a break he didnt kill,rape or rob anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Why is it illegal to keep a suitcase full of money in your private residence. With all the banks failing in the economy Plax just wants to make sure hes got cash on hand. Could it be he was going to use if for Christmas shopping or maybe donate it to a local charity. Give the guy a break he didnt kill,rape or rob anyone. as far as you know, but I wouldn't be surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It's not illegal. But in a world where a certiified check is referred to as "cash" for most transactions, a suitcase full of money is an indicator to most that he is up to something illegal. You cannot and should not be prosecuted for having a suitcase full of money. I was just wondering if they would be allowed to mention it in court. It would certainly prejudice me against him if I were on the jury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It's not illegal. But in a world where a certiified check is referred to as "cash" for most transactions, a suitcase full of money is an indicator to most that he is up to something illegal. You cannot and should not be prosecuted for having a suitcase full of money. I was just wondering if they would be allowed to mention it in court. It would certainly prejudice me against him if I were on the jury. He's probably going to say that is the reason he needs the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I don't know too much about guns. I did not know that you had to register rifles. I thought it was only handguns which needed to be registered. I guess this means I'll have to register my Uzi and AK-47. Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I guess this means I'll have to register my Uzi and AK-47. Damn! Are those even considered rifles? I've always regarded them as portable, hand-held tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 He's probably going to say that is the reason he needs the guns. You and JetsTitans might be right. "Your honor, due to the present instability of today's financial institutions I've been forced to convert my liquid assets into the form of bills stuffed into suitcases, and I required the proper means to provide adequate safekeeping. I had no idea these had to be registered. Honestly, I'd put my money into the bank if I could be sure it would be in business tomorrow." If he plays this right he might get some legal help from groups devoted to bringing back the gold standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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