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Finding yourself in a self-defense situation can shake your sense of stability in an instant. One moment, you’re reacting out of fear or instinct; the next, you’re surrounded by police officers asking questions that could affect your future. It’s a tense, confusing experience. Your adrenaline is still high, your thoughts
Facing a charge under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1 can be overwhelming, especially because the statute is designed to impose some of New Jersey’s harshest penalties for anyone accused of possessing a weapon during a drug offense. These cases often involve complicated facts, aggressive prosecution strategies, and high mandatory prison exposure. A Bergen
New Jersey takes gun carry seriously. Even with a valid permit, you can’t bring a handgun everywhere you go. Specific locations have been designated as off-limits because the law treats them as prohibited locations for gun carry. State law seeks to reduce the chance of harm in crowded or vulnerable
Jury nullification is an often misunderstood feature of how juries function. Jury nullification occurs when jurors refuse to convict a defendant despite believing the State has proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Jurors may do this because they believe the law is unjust, too harsh, or that a conviction would
A straw purchase occurs when an individual buys a firearm on behalf of another person who is either unwilling or unable to buy the firearm themselves. This transaction is illegal under both federal law and New Jersey state law. The person who buys the weapon is known as the “straw
New Jersey has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and the penalties for firearm-related offenses can be severe, even for first-time offenders. Many defendants are surprised to learn that simply possessing a legally owned weapon from another state can lead to years in state prison under New
While it may seem like a juvenile crime, New Jersey, and especially communities in Bergen County such as Hackensack, treat shoplifting very seriously. Across North Jersey, thousands of people are arrested each year for shoplifting in retail hubs like Garden State Plaza, Riverside Square Mall, and Paramus Park. To deter
Armed robbery in New Jersey is a serious offense that carries significant legal consequences, including long prison sentences, hefty fines, and a permanent criminal record. Consulting a robbery lawyer in New Jersey as early as possible is important. New Jersey’s laws on armed robbery are especially strict, increasing the severity
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, commonly referred to as CDS, is defined under 2C:35-10, which is a chargeable offense with serious consequences in New Jersey. With the exception of smaller amounts of marijuana, if you are caught with drugs, you can spend significant time in prison and be assessed
Discovering that you have an out-of-state warrant can be a jarring experience; the situation may seem daunting with serious implications. An out-of-state warrant indicates that another state has formally requested your presence to face charges, typically necessitating an extradition process. Such warrants demand prompt and careful legal attention because the
