Cape May County Firearms Attorneys

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Firearms related legal issues in Cape May County can be challenging to deal with on your own. For example, if you are attempting to legally purchase a handgun, rifle or shotgun and your application has been denied, you will have to initiate an appeal process before the Cape May County Superior Court. Or, if you have been accused of a weapons crime by the Cape May Prosecutor’s Office due to an alleged offense that involved a firearm such as a rifle, shotgun, or handgun, or even a BB gun, you could be facing time in prison. No matter the situation, the complicated New Jersey firearms statutes and regulations will control the outcome of your case and the experienced Cape May County, New Jersey weapons attorneys at the Tormey Law Firm are ready to help you including in Avalon, Wildwood, Sea Isle, and Ocean City.

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Weapons Offense Cases in Cape May County, New Jersey

Spanning 267 square miles, Cape May County provides a host of reasons to live and visit the county. From the beaches, to the dining, thriving nightlife scene, beautiful architecture, concerts and events, parks, Cape May County zoo, and fishing spots, to its local vineyards and commercial businesses, the county provides opportunities for all. With almost 95,000 people living in the county all year, and a spike to over 820,000 people enjoying all it has to offer during the summertime, Cape May affords its local residents and visitors many benefits. Unfortunately, countless people also find themselves arrested for weapons offenses in Cape May County each and every year. Some of the most frequent guns and weapons-charges filed against people living in and visiting Cape May County include:

Nearly all weapons charges are classified as indictable (felony) offenses in the state of New Jersey. This means that a conviction could lead to a term of incarceration in state prison for a period of 18 months to up to 20 years, depending on the degree of the charges in a specific case. Understanding the laws surrounding weapons and the procedures associated with prosecution for a firearm or weapon crime is paramount when your freedom and your future are at stake. Seeking informed legal counsel is highly advisable as soon as you discover that you or someone you love has been charged with a weapons offense in Cape May County, NJ. Our team of accomplished attorneys is readily equipped to defend you against these serious allegations, as we appear in Cape May County Superior Court on a regular basis zealously fighting for our clients’ best interests. To discuss your specific case with one of our team members, contact us 24/7.

Cape May County Criminal Court

The New Jersey Superior Court, Cape May County Criminal Division will hear any gun related offenses brought against you by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s office. The Criminal Division is located at 9 North Main Street Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, phone: 609-402-0100, and is open from Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information regarding the Cape May County Superior Court Criminal Division, which is part of the Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage, click here.

The Cape May County Criminal Division main number is 609-402-0100 ext. 47530. The Criminal Division Manager is Jason Wertzberger, who can be contacted at 609-402-0100 ext. 47286.

Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s office is located at 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, phone: 609-465-1135. For more information on the Cape May County Prosecutor’s office click here. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office’s Legal Section handles domestic violence cases and is responsible for handling related firearms forfeitures. That is, if your guns were seized in connection with a domestic violence incident, the Legal Section will conduct an investigation to assess the appropriateness of returning your weapons. To learn more about the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Legal Division that handles domestic violence issues, click here.

Applying for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or Handgun Permit in Cape May County

If you are a resident of Cape May County, you can apply for a gun permit at your local police department or submit your application to the Chief of the New Jersey State Police. Click here for information regarding the police department in your municipality. To learn more about the gun permit application process, visit our Gun Permit Process in NJ page.

ERPO Petitions Filed and Heard in Cape May County

The Cape May County Superior Court, Criminal Division is also responsible for handling extreme risk protective order matters within the county. This means that eligible petitioners may request to have someone’s firearms and weapons removed from their possession, as well as any gun permits the person may have, at the county courthouse, or the local police department during hours outside of typical court hours of operation.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), commonly referred to in reference to New Jersey’s “red flag” law, provide an avenue for the public to protect themselves, as well as the gun owner, from dangerously using a weapon. The police and family members of a gun owner can petition the court in New Jersey for a judicial order temporarily revoking someone’s ability to possess a gun. A concerned family member or household member, or an officer in the police department, can petition the court to revoke this individual’s right to their guns and any permits in their possession. Notably, an extreme risk protective order is temporary until a final hearing, at which point the defendant has an opportunity to present their case before a judge. Our gun lawyers argue aggressively for defendants at final extreme risk protective order hearings in Cape May County to protect our clients’ Second Amendment rights and demonstrate their lack of danger to themselves or others.

Places to Shoot and/or Purchase Firearms in Cape May County

There are a few places to check out if you are looking for a place to purchase a handgun, shotgun or rifle in Cape May County:

Full Metal Jacket Gun Range/Training Center, 3018 U.S. 9, Seaville, NJ 08230, phone: (609)-427-6774
Belleplain Supply Co. Gun Center, 346 Handsmill Rd., Belleplain, NJ 08270, phone: (609) 861-2345
Range 609, 1050 Route 47 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242, phone: (609) 849-9347

Enlist Solid Legal Counsel from our Cape May County Weapons Lawyers

Take immediate action to protect your rights and your innocence in a firearms or weapons matter in Cape May County, NJ. Contact The Tormey Law Firm to speak with an accomplished gun lawyer who can assist you right away and determine the best approach to move forward. Do not hesitate to call (201)-614-2474 for a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you need help getting your guns returned to you, your application for an FID or concealed carry permit was denied, your are at risk of permanently losing your Second Amendment rights due to a domestic violence restraining order or ERPO, or you need experienced defense representation for a gun charge or weapons charge, our lawyers bring decades of experience to your case.