Firearm

The charge of Possessing Weapons for Unlawful Purposes is a relatively vague charge, especially if considered on its own.

To be convicted, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were in possession of a weapon, and that it was intended to be used for, or was used for, an unlawful purpose.

When it comes to firearms, the possession of a handgun in New Jersey, without a recognizably lawful purpose for possessing the gun, can be charged as a Second Degree crime, carrying a sentence of five to ten years.

Typically, if you’ve been charged with Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, there are other charges attached, and your risk of significant jail time is very high.

Don’t take chances with your future. Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation with one of New Jersey’s most experienced criminal defense attorneys.

New Jersey’s gun laws are some of the toughest in the nation, and they are convoluted enough that they’ve caught up plenty of law abiding citizens who were safely, responsibly possessing firearms they were licensed to own and even carry in their home states.

People charged with Unlawful Possession of Weapons in New Jersey are alleged to have had a firearm they did not have proper permits to own, or did not have legal authorization to possess in the state.

When the weapon in question is a rifle or shotgun, conviction carries a sentence of up to five years. If it is a handgun, it is charged as a Second Degree crime, carrying a penalty of up to 10 years.

Call New Jersey criminal defense attorney Matthew Reisig right away at 732-625-9661 for help fighting the charges and minimizing your risk of jail time.