Explanation of the Requirements, Process, and Impact of Mental Health Expungements in NJ From mental health to criminal records, there are things people would like to forget, and would like others to forget as well, and an expungement allows that. But do you need a mental health expungement? If you are hoping to become a […]
read full articleLosing Your Second Amendment Rights when You Become a Convicted Sex Offender in New Jersey New Jersey prosecutes various sex crimes that range from highly violent, non-consensual penetration, to criminal sexual contact, and lewdness. Sex crimes include aggravated sexual assault, luring, child pornography possession and distribution, and sexual assault. The essence of these crimes involves […]
read full articleThe NJ Attorney General Announced Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against the Gun Industry Since the Enactment of the State’s Firearms Public Nuisance Law. The New Jersey Attorney General’s office recently filed two civil lawsuits, through its Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) office, against a New Jersey gun dealer and two Pennsylvania gun providers, one a gun […]
read full articleAre Ghost Guns Legal in NJ? “Ghost guns”—this mysterious name quite fittingly describes guns that are produced through new, cutting-edge 3D printing or build-your-own gun kits, making them very difficult to track and control. These guns are also known as privately-made firearms (PMFs). In many ways, technological advances have served to expand and strengthen gun […]
read full articleStolen Firearms, Your Obligations, and What Happens if Your Gun is Used for a Criminal Offense in New Jersey Despite what you might assume, simply because you are a victim of theft does not relieve you of responsibility for a missing firearm that belongs to you. New Jersey state law requires victims of gun theft […]
read full articleCharged with a Third Degree Crime for Concealed Weapon in a Church, Stadium, Hospital, Public Building or Other Sensitive Location in NJ With the implementation of New Jersey’s recent gun law prohibiting weapons in sensitive places, a person who brings their weapon into one of these locations may be arrested and face penalties for a […]
read full articleGetting Your Record Expunged to Restore Your Firearms Rights in New Jersey Luckily, New Jersey allows those with some criminal convictions to expunge their records and restore their Second Amendment rights. Expungement allows individuals disqualified from gun ownership to clear their criminal history and then submit to a background check, answer questions, and provide accurate, […]
read full articleLying on a gun permit application has severe legal consequences in New Jersey. Providing false information on a gun permit application violates New Jersey law. You may face multiple criminal charges if you provide inaccurate or fictitious personal details, identifying information, answers to questions, or otherwise false information when applying for a permit, including a […]
read full articleRight to Carry Case Affirms Carrying Guns in Public for Self-Defense: How it Impacts New York and Beyond An earth-shattering ruling for some, an expansion of gun rights for others, and a return to the constitution for others still, one thing is for certain: the Supreme Court just made a major decision about concealed carry […]
read full articleWhat Happens to Weapons after a FERPO? New Jersey takes a harsh stance on gun crimes, so the legislature has enacted laws with strict punishment to stem the tide of illegal activities with weapons, including mass shootings. One such law addressing potential public safety threats is the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act. It is a […]
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