If a minor had access to your firearm in New Jersey, you may face criminal charges for several offenses. Understanding the law on gun storage and the requirements to which you must adhere when keeping a weapon in your home is vital to avoid serious legal trouble. How do I avoid criminal consequences if I […]
The Garden State’s strict gun laws may be saving more lives that many people realize. A recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine concluded that New Jersey has the lowest rate of youth suicide in the United States, together with the second-lowest rate of household gun ownership. The study sought to correlate the […]
The ongoing battle between gun control advocates and second amendment supporters rages on in New Jersey. However, the latest dispute has another highly contentious issue which should add another spark to the gun powder: the First Amendment. In November of this year, Governor Murphy signed a bill into law cracking down on untraceable guns. This […]
What Affects a Sentence for Gun Charges in New Jersey? New Jersey takes the position that if you are found to be in possession of a gun illegally, you should be sent to jail. Moreover, our State requires that you serve at least a minimum of 42 months in jail before you can become eligible […]
Don’t Risk being Arrested: When it Comes to New Jersey Gun Laws, Ignorance is not a Valid Defense The State of New Jersey has some of the most extreme gun laws in the country. If you do not understand them fully or clearly, you can be charged with a crime and face a very serious […]