Understanding NJ’s Zero-Tolerance Gun Laws Gun-related offenses are some of the most strictly enforced crimes in New Jersey, and the consequences for these crimes can be life-altering. New Jersey lawmakers have taken a hard line against gun violence and have zero tolerance for weapons offenses. New Jersey’s gun laws are specific and complex. There is […]
Federal Circuit Court Rules on “Underage” Gun Possession A Federal Circuit Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to ban individuals between the ages of 18-20 years old from owning firearms, citing that the text of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution includes individuals ages 18-20 years old and to prohibit individuals in that […]
Gun ownership in New Jersey is a highly regulated subject, with many laws in place to help promote public safety and in some cases, limit individual rights to own, possess, purchase, or carry firearms. Among the list of factors that can affect eligibility for owning or possessing firearms, substance abuse or dependency is a significant […]
Child Custody Rights when Facing Weapons Charges in NJ Guns and weapons crimes in New Jersey can be severe with lasting consequences. One possible consequence is related to child custody. Depending on the precise charge, the outcome (were you convicted or was the charge reduced or dropped?), and how long ago it occurred, guns and […]
You may be surprised to know that a slingshot is a weapon in New Jersey. The law prohibits various weapons, which are items that can severely injure or kill a person. Specific categories of weapons include inherently lethal weapons, such as sawed-off shotguns, various knives, and explosives. Other weapons are not primarily lethal but can […]