Atlantic City Gun Charge Attorney
New Jersey Weapon Possession Lawyer
If you have been arrested on a handgun or weapons charge in New Jersey, you need straight answers from an attorney you can trust.
Simple unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit in New Jersey is an indictable crime, which is similar to a felony in other states. It is punishable by up to five years in prison. Possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Possession of a gun by a felon is also a serious crime. A felon is anyone who has been convicted of a first, second, or third-degree crime. If you are convicted of possession of a weapon as a felon, you face a minimum mandatory sentence of five years in prison with no parole. The maximum sentence for possession of a handgun by a felon is 10 years in prison, even if you did not use or show the weapon.
The primary defenses in a gun charge case are constitutional defenses:
- Did the stop violate your rights under our constitution?
- Did you waive your Miranda rights before speaking to police?
- If a search resulted in finding a weapon, was the search legal?
If your rights were violated, the legal remedy is for the gun evidence to be suppressed so it is not admissible at trial. Without evidence, your case will likely result in a dismissal of gun charges.
We defend clients charged with weapons charges throughout South Jersey, including but not limited to Atlantic, Cape May, Camden, Ocean, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties, as well as the cities of Northfield, Atlantic City, Cape May Court House, and Toms River.
Free initial consultation: Contact an experienced New Jersey gun charges lawyer about your case. Lawyers are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays.
