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Wrongful Possession Of A Firearm In Middlesex
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In New Jersey, it is a crime to possess a firearm with the purpose or intent to use it in an unlawful manner against another person or their property. Such possession is a second-degree crime and is punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison.
The crime of carrying a firearm without a license is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for at least 2 ½ years or at least 18 months in the jail or house of correction.
The VAF Application takes from 2-12 months for most applicants.
Sentences for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in NJ Unlawful Possession of a Weapon as a Third Degree Crime: punishable by a term of incarceration ranging from 3 to 5 years in State Prison. Unlawful Possession of a Weapon as a Second Degree Crime: punishable by a period of between 5 to 10 years in State Prison.
New Jersey law regarding unlawful disposition of a firearm “prohibits anyone in the State of New Jersey from manufacturing, causing to be manufactured, transporting, shipping, selling, or disposing of certain weapons without a valid license for doing so.” Essentially, a person could be charged with unlawful disposition ...
In terms of the disposition from the point of view of the FFL, it simply means the transfer of the gun within the bound books or from one party to another. That process means that the FFL must follow the firearm safety regulations required by the ATF.
Unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit to carry is a second-degree crime that can result in 5 to 10 years in prison and up to $150,000 in fines.
2C:39-5(b), possession of a handgun in New Jersey, without an FID and a permit, is a crime of the second degree, and punishable by 5 to 10 years in State prison. Under N.J.S 2C:39-5(c), possession of a shotgun or rifle without an FID is a crime of the third degree, and punishable by 3 to 5 years in State Prison.
Gun Charges in New Jersey Often Lead to Jail Time Unlawful possession of a firearm is generally a second-degree offense in New Jersey. A second-degree offense is punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000.
Can I travel through New Jersey with my firearms? Yes. With no unreasonable deviations from your travels you may drive through New Jersey with any type firearm or ammunition. If New Jersey is the State of destination, then the firearms must be legal in this State.
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Get help with criminal defense for firearms and weapons offenses in Middlesex County NJ, fight to get your guns back, apply or appeal a denied gun permit. If you're found in possession of an unlawful weapon, you could face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.Those convicted of these charges are facing significant jail time. Any individual who is caught with a handgun without a New Jersey permit will be charged with unlawful possession. This is a second degree crime. The new law (NJS 2C:39-5) makes it a First Degree crime for a person to knowingly possess a machine gun handgun, rifle, shotgun or assault firearm. Call New Jersey Gun Lawyer John B. Fabriele, III at for a Free Consultation. Aggressively represents against gun charges in NJ.