A man in New Jersey was recently sentenced to federal prison for engaging in criminal activity involving a weapon. He received a sentence of 7.5 years behind bars. Gun crimes are serious, which is why having a strong criminal defense is expedient for those facing criminal charges involving these weapons in the Garden State.
Arrests for gun crimes may lead to prison sentence
2 men charged with gun crimes in New Jersey
Two men in New Jersey were recently taken into custody for allegedly engaging in criminal activity involving weapons. Specifically, police said they were illegally possessing guns. The men accused of committing gun crimes are ages 18 and 19.
Man admits to committing gun crimes as part of weapons ring
A man in New Jersey admitted to taking part in a weapons ring recently. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to committing several gun crimes by helping to sell 100 handguns or more as part of the ring. The gun ring allegedly helped to arm drug dealers throughout the southern part of the state.
Boy facing charges related to gun crimes involving handgun
A boy, 10, currently faces weapons charges after authorities said he brought a loaded handgun into his school in New Jersey. The boy's father recently claimed that the boy's family feels embarrassed and disgusted at the situation but that his son did nothing wrong besides not reporting this incident to his school or bus driver. Fortunately, when people in New Jersey are accused of committing gun crimes, they are always presumed innocent until and unless their guilt can be proved in a court of law.
Rapper faces charges for gun crimes
A rapper in New Jersey was recently accused of committing a gun crime. He was also found to have reportedly possessed drugs illegally. However, those accused of drug and/or gun crimes in the Garden State have the right to defend themselves aggressively in court.
2 men face charges involving drug and gun crimes in New Jersey
Two men in New Jersey were recently accused of committing criminal acts involving weapons and drugs following a shooting. Specifically, they have been indicted on charges of drug and gun crimes as well as aggravated assault. The two individuals facing criminal charges are ages 19 and 23.
3 arrested for drug, gun crimes
Three individuals in New Jersey were recently taken into custody on drug and gun charges. Their arrests for committing drug and gun crimes took place following a police investigation into the distribution of drugs in a couple of New Jersey cities. Those taken into custody range in age from 27 to 49.
Charges involving gun crimes and drugs result from traffic stop
Four men have been accused of drug crimes in New Jersey, with one also being accused of a weapons crime in the state. Their arrests took place on a recent Sunday afternoon. However, those who face charges related to drug or gun crimes are presumed innocent until and unless prosecutors can prove otherwise in a court of law.
Is my out-of-state gun license good in New Jersey?
The short answer to the question above is, probably not. New Jersey has one of the strictest gun laws on the books. Residents of the state might be aware of the provisions of the Graves Act, but many who come to the Jersey Shore for some rest and relaxation might not be.
What are the unlawful possession of weapons laws in New Jersey?
The second amendment to the United States Constitution gives residents of the country the right to bear arms. More and more people are choosing to bear arms in an effort to protect themselves and their loved ones. But, there are some who do not follow the laws for purchasing and carrying firearms. So, what are the unlawful possession of weapons laws in New Jersey?
