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Charged with a Crime for a Loaded Gun in NJ
Pulled Over with a Loaded Weapon in New Jersey? New Jersey has some of the toughest gun laws in the entire country, and those tough gun laws also apply to people who are caught with a gun and/or ammunition in a motor vehicle. The truth is that it is quite common for motorists to find... Read More»
Traveling in New Jersey with a Firearm: What You Should Know
Moving to a new state can be exciting. However, whether you moved for a new job, retire in a better location, help family or friends, or any other reason, your new area requires adjusting to a different environment, culture, and rules. Sure, you must change your driver’s license, car registration, and address, minor inconveniences, but... Read More»
PTI for Gun Charges in Hudson County
You do not want to be arrested on a gun charge under any circumstances in New Jersey. Police and prosecutors throughout the state take weapons crimes very seriously, and charges involving firearms are among the most serious. Many New Jersey gun offenses can result in mandatory-minimum prison sentences that do not even give judges the... Read More»
Police Found a Gun during DWI Arrest in Jersey City
New Jersey law criminalizes driving under the influence, and thousands of motorists are pulled over for this offense every year. Police set up DWI checkpoints across New Jersey, funded in part by a special state Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund, and police agencies have scheduled “saturation details” with increasing frequency since ... Read More»
Aggravated Assault & Weapons in Bayonne NJ
Criminal charges in New Jersey are often issued in conjuction, as opposed to isolation. Many crimes overlap, involving more than one violation of a statute in the NJ Criminal Code of Justice. For example, it is common for a person to be charged with aggravated assault and a weapons offense in connection with the same... Read More»
Gun Crime in Jersey City, New Jersey
If you’re facing charges for a gun crime in Jersey City, NJ, contact experienced gun defense lawyer William A. Proetta at (201) 793-8018 for immediate assistance. Although gun violence in Jersey City, NJ has declined by 27 percent since this same time last year, a recent increase of shootings in Jersey City has caused concern ... Read More»