The charge of Possessing Weapons for Unlawful Purposes is a relatively vague charge, especially if considered on its own. To be convicted, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were in possession of a weapon, and that it was intended to be used for, or was used for, an unlawful purpose. When it comes to firearms, the possession of a handgun in New Jersey, without a recognizably lawful purpose for possessing the gun, can be charged as a Second Degree crime, carrying a … [Read more...]

New Jersey’s gun laws are some of the toughest in the nation, and they are convoluted enough that they’ve caught up plenty of law abiding citizens who were safely, responsibly possessing firearms they were licensed to own and even carry in their home states. People charged with Unlawful Possession of Weapons in New Jersey are alleged to have had a firearm they did not have proper permits to own, or did not have legal authorization to possess in the state. When the weapon in question is a … [Read more...]