Whenever a person is charged with a possessory crime involving the illegal possession of a handgun, firearms, an illegal drug or narcotic (aka CDS-controlled dangerous substance) there are two main areas that we target from a defense standpoint
If you’re found in New Jersey with a gun or firearm without a valid permit to carry, you face a mandatory minimum of 42-months State prison sentence if arrested and convicted for this crime in the Garden State.
Recently, Tierra Whack (aka Tierra Whack-Welton), a well- known rap music artist from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after airport security discovered a loaded handgun during a security screening.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
A handgun is obviously a dangerous piece of equipment, which unlike most household items is highly regulated and subject to many state and federal laws which include mandatory minimum state prison sentences in some cases.
We always advise clients to never or give up waive constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure or self-incrimination.
In most situations if a person has an existing bench warrant, they will be arrested during a routine traffic stop or perhaps going through a security check point at an airport, train station, or bus depot.
We frequently receive questions regarding guns and firearms. In addition, we also receive questions regarding what is and isn’t considered a firearm or gun in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Here are some common questions and phrases police officers ask to investigate and collect information which could lead to a vehicle search or a search warrant:
New York, like New Jersey, does allow permits to carry handguns, but it was virtually impossible (before June 23, 2022) to obtain one given the process. In New York, similar to New Jersey, the applicant must show a “justified” need for the gun and a Court must approve the application. In most situations, the permit isn’t issued.
