The End of Justifiable Need and What’s Left in the Aftermath in New Jersey In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Bruen, New Jersey’s Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, issued Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2022-07. The directive clarifies what changes and remains in New […]
How can a DUI Lead to Gun Charges in NJ? NJ Gun Charges and DWI Attorneys Ready to Help Immediately with Free Consultations Most people are aware that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in New Jersey. When an officer observes your car swerving into another lane, moving too slowly, quickly, […]
Did the Supreme Court Strike Down New York’s Gun Carry Licensing Law? Yes. In a major decision on June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court decided a November 2021 case challenging New York’s law restricting residents from publicly carrying firearms. Although you can technically carry a concealed gun in New York, this is only allowed in […]
Are there Exceptions to Illegal Possession of a Firearm in New Jersey? Weapons that are prohibited in New Jersey or require a permit are set forth by statute. In the vast majority of circumstances, an individual must go through the process of obtaining a New Jersey Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FIC) to purchase a rifle or […]
New Jersey Explores Data on Graves Act Criminal Cases The New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) compiled data to examine the rate at which judges detained and released defendants charged with Graves Act crimes from 2018 to 2021. The AOC also looked at the recidivism rate, precisely how many Graves Act defendants committed […]