There are laws that protect the rights of United States citizens to possess firearms for hunting and home defense. However, weapons laws in New Jersey are very strict and carefully crafted to define the activities and areas in which a person may carry or use a firearm. Any failure to comply with these restrictions or adhere to weapons safety regulations may lead to serious criminal charges.
We Have Some of the Best Weapons Charges Lawyers in New Jersey
Don’t let a criminal weapons charge ruin your life and your future. At The Law Office of Jason A. Volet, our New Jersey weapons charges defense lawyer understands how these types of cases work because he started his career as a criminal prosecutor in Monmouth County. As a prosecutor, he saw firsthand how many defendants could really benefit from strong representation.
So he decided to make a change and work to protect the rights of the accused instead. In total, Jason has argued more than 2,000 cases in his career, and he now uses his insider perspective of how prosecution works to build smart defense strategies for clients.
If you or a loved one is facing weapons charges in New Jersey, you need a knowledgeable and loyal weapons charges defense attorney on your side to fight for your rights and help tell your side of the story. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss how we will stand strong for you.
New Jersey Gun Possession Attorney
New Jersey has strict gun possession laws that forbid certain individuals from possessing certain types of weapons. Not only are the laws in this state strict regarding gun possession, but so are the penalties for a gun possession conviction, and anyone convicted of illegal gun possession may face long-term damage to their personal, professional, and financial life.
If you’re facing automatic weapons charges and need legal advice, we may be able to help. To find a legal advisor you can rely on, contact a New Jersey gun possession attorney of The Law Office of Jason A. Volet at (732) 863-5050 today.
What Guns Are Outlawed?
According to a federal ban, all automatic weapons are banned from private ownership in the United States, with few exceptions. This includes the following types of guns:
- Automatic rifles
- Machine pistols
- Automatic shotguns
Outside of machine guns, which are defined as any weapon that fires two or more rounds when the trigger is pulled once, the state of New Jersey has some additional laws regarding other weapons. These limitations prevent anyone in the state of New Jersey from owning or operating a weapon with a clip capacity over 15 rounds. Also, some semiautomatic firearms are altogether banned by the state.
In the state of New Jersey, gun possession crimes are treated harshly by the state, and these crimes are treated differently depending on the circumstances of the event. These charges can include jail time, strict financial penalties that may cost a defendant thousands of dollars if convicted. Other penalties can include lengthy probation periods, loss of employment opportunities, and a future loss of gun rights.
What Is Considered a Weapon in New Jersey?
New Jersey law defines weapons as “anything readily capable of lethal use or of inflicting serious bodily injury.” This could include:
- Firearms, even those that are not loaded or are lacking a clip. Firearms include (but are not limited to) handguns, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, assault firearms, automatic or semi-automatic rifles, air guns, spring guns, and pistols.
- Knives and similar instruments, such as gravity knives, switch-blades, daggers, dirks, and stilettos.
- Billies, blackjacks, bludgeons, sandclubs, and razor blades imbedded in wood.
- Metal knuckles, cestus, or similar leather bands studded with metal filings.
- Slingshots.
- Stun guns and other devices that dispense a substance in the air that is intended to produce temporary physical discomfort or permanent injury.
- Any components that can be readily assembled into a weapon.
New Jersey’s broad definition of weapons means that some people don’t even realize the item they were carrying could be considered a weapon. Or they may mistakenly think that they have taken all the proper precautions to carry the weapon legally. No matter what the circumstances in your case, if you are facing weapons charges in New Jersey, you could be facing extremely serious penalties, including years in prison.
Let our experienced New Jersey weapons charges attorney review your case for free to discuss how we can help you fight these charges and defend your innocence. Call or fill out our online form now to get started.
