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Arrested on a New Jersey Gun/Firearms/Weapon Charge?

Possession of Weapons/Firearms/Guns charges are treated very seriously under New Jersey law. You could be facing serious jail time.

There are two distinct types of weapon charges under the New Jersey Criminal Statues: Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes, and Unlawful Possession of Weapons.

Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes is having a gun, firearm or weapon in order to use it unlawfully against a person or property, such as in the commission of a crime.

Unlawful Possession of Weapons is simply having a gun or weapon without the legal right to do so, such as a firearm that is illegal to own, or a gun that you don't have the necessary permit or Firearms ID card.

All NJ weapons charges need to be taken very seriously. The earlier you talk to a lawyer and prepare a strong defense, the better chance you'll have of fighting the charges.

Penalties for Firearms Possession in New Jersey

Penalties for Possession of weapons for unlawful purposes (N.J.S. 2C:39-4) are as follows:

Charge or Weapon  Crime Penalty
Firearm, gun, explosive, or destructive device 2nd Degree Crime Maximum of 10 Years in Prison
Other Weapons 3rd Degree Crime Maximum of 5 Years in Prison
Imitation Firearm / Gun 4th Degree Crime Maximum of 18 Months in Prison

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Penalties for Unlawful Possession of Weapons (N.J.S.  2C:39-5) are as follows:

Charge or Weapon  Crime Penalty
Possession of a Machine Gun, a Handgun without a Permit, a Rifle without a Firearms Identification Card (FID), or a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun 3rd Degree Crime Maximum of 5 Years in Prison
Other Weapons 4th Degree Crime Maximum of 18 Months in Prison
Possession of a Firearm or Weapon on the grounds of a school (irrespective of legal permits) 4th Degree Crime Maximum of 18 Months in Prison

Defense Strategies for NJ Weapons Possession Charges

There are some strong legal defenses against gun possession charges. I may want to challenge the search that found the weapon as illegal. Other defenses really depend on the specific facts of the case.

Please call me for a confidential, free legal consultation at (732) 625-9660. When you tell me about your case, I'll suggest how we might fight the charges and what I can do to help.

I've helped many people just like you accused of criminal charges in New Jersey. If you are facing a gun or firearms possession charge, call or email me for a free consultation now. I'll let you know exactly what I can do to help.

Sincerely,

 Matthew Reisig, Attorney at Law


(732) 625-9660

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References: New Jersey Firearms info

N.J.S. 2C:39 - New Jersey Gun Laws

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