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Weapons Offense Attorneys in Newark, NJ

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyers Beat Gun Crime Charges in Essex County, Monmouth County & Union County, New Jersey

New Jersey has some of the toughest gun laws in the entire country. In many cases, even a person with no prior arrests and no criminal record can be subject to mandatory prison time if convicted of a weapons offense in NJ. These are serious criminal charges that demand a serious response from a criminal defense attorney who is experienced and aggressive and who will relentlessly fight for your rights. Do not leave your freedom or your future to chance.

If you have been charged with a weapons offense in New Jersey, The Firm can help you fight the charges and avoid the most severe penalties. The Firm is a team of experienced, aggressive attorneys that are dedicated to defending the rights of clients in New Jersey, including Middletown, Howell, Wayne, West Orange, and Roselle, NJ. The Firm will relentlessly fight for your rights throughout the entire legal process.

The Firm Is a Team of Experienced NJ Criminal Attorneys Who Will Help You Fight Weapons Charges in Jersey City, NJ and Stay Out of Jail

The Firm is prepared to defend you against any type of weapons offense in New Jersey, including:

  • Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
  • Illegal Possession of a Handgun
  • Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
  • Certain Persons Offense
  • Unlawful Disposition of a Firearm

The Firm has years of experience defending clients against weapons offense charges throughout New Jersey. Depending on the circumstances of your case, The Firm may be able to get your criminal charges negotiated down to a lesser offense or even dismissed prior to trial. In many cases, it is possible to work out a plea deal that allows the defendant to enter into an alternative sentencing program such as Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) and avoid a criminal record altogether. In the event that your case does reach trial, The Firm is fully prepared to battle the prosecutors and win your case in the courtroom.

Contact an Experienced Paterson, NJ Criminal Defense Lawyer Today for a Consultation About Your Handgun Possession Charges

A criminal conviction on a gun charge in New Jersey can have long-term ramifications for your future, which may include leaving you with a criminal record that makes it difficult for you to get a good job or housing in the future. The more immediate consequences of a weapons offense conviction in NJ could include prison time, especially since the NJ Graves Act imposes minimum mandatory terms of incarceration for gun crime offenders. That’s why it is absolutely imperative that you have an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.

If you have been charged with illegal handgun possession, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, or any other kind of weapons offense in New Jersey, contact The Firm today to schedule an initial consultation about your case at one of our offices in Red Bank, Clifton, Cranford, Westfield, or Newark. Our aggressive criminal defense attorneys can help you get a better understanding of your legal options and make sure that you avoid the most severe penalties for a gun crime conviction.

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Verdict - Train Accident

Plaintiff suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured skull that resulted in a large epidural hematoma requiring an emergency craniotomy after a New Jersey Transit train accident.

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Settlement - Bus Crash

Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures and injuries to her shoulder, neck, lower back, leg, and ankle after a bus accident. She required several surgeries which still resulted in permanent damage.

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Verdict - Head-On Collision

Plaintiff suffered multiple injuries, including a right temporal skull fracture, requiring a temporal craniotomy; post-traumatic seizure disorder; and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Settlement - Wrongful Death

Diesel mechanic was tragically crushed to death while repairing valves in the compactor unit of a garbage truck. Victim’s family sued the truck manufacturer for putting the valves inside the unit.

*Results vary, depending on the facts and circumstances of each case. This record of success in the courtroom and at the negotiation table serves our clients in two important ways: (1) It compensates them for their pain and suffering; and (2) It helps them rebuild their lives.

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