The United States Supreme Court will Soon Decide Whether to Uphold or Strike Down the Prohibition on Firearms Possession for those Convicted of Domestic Violence or Subject to Restraining Orders The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in the U.S. v. Rahimi case regarding the issue of domestic violence, protective orders, and gun rights. Currently, […]
Many people in New Jersey ask the question: Can I get my guns back since the restraining order issued against me was dismissed? The answer to that question is, it depends. Pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, law enforcement officers, when responding to a claim of domestic violence, have the authority to arrest […]
New York lawmakers have tightened the state’s gun laws by focusing on keeping weapons out of the hands of domestic violence offenders. “In a time when gun violence continues to relentlessly torment communities across the country while our federal government refuses to act, New York must lead the charge to end this epidemic once and […]
A recent study in Connecticut found that “risk-based” gun removal laws reduced the number of suicides resulting from use of a firearm. In fact, the study concluded that for approximately every 10 guns collected, one suicide was prevented. A risk-based gun removal law is a law that permits a judge to enter an order of […]
Hackensack Criminal Attorneys Fight Final Restraining Orders in Bergen County, NJ Have your firearms been seized after a restraining order was issued in Bergen County? We can help. Travis J. Tormey and the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client at a final restraining order hearing in Bergen County, NJ. The client and his […]