TL;DR New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and illegal firearm possession can result in serious felony charges and lengthy prison sentences. Many gun offenses are second-degree crimes carrying 5–10 years in prison, while gun-related violent crimes can lead to decades behind bars or even…
If you have been charged with illegal possession of guns or other weapons in New Jersey, you could be facing jail time as well as a fine. A conviction of some weapons charges in New Jersey carries a mandatory prison sentence. The use of a gun or another weapon in…
Gun Attorneys in New Jersey Prosecutors are required to file an offense when it provides a basis for imposing a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment under the Graves Act. Ths sentencing enhancement is contained at N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6c and establishes a minimum period of parole ineligibility for someone who uses a…
New Jersey Firearm Defense Lawyers New Jersey law outlines disabilities that render an individual ineligible to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm or issuance of a firearms purchaser’s identification card. The discussion addresses the circumstances that bar someone from legally buying a handgun, shotgun, or rifle in this state. If…
Our Accomplished NJ Gun Lawyers Are Ready to Help You NJ law generally prohibits possession of a handgun anywhere outside the home without a carry permit. There are, however, limited exemptions under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6 that allow an individual to avoid charges for unlawful possession of a handgun in New Jersey….
