False Representation in Firearm Applications, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-10

New Jersey authorities recently arrested one of their own. Indeed, last month they charged a thirteen-year veteran with false representation in firearm applications. Additionally, authorities allege he lied about alcoholism on an application for a handgun purchaser’s permit. Moreover, the officer completed the applications in his hometown police department. Furthermore, he allegedly answered no to the question: Are you an alcoholic?¹ But authorities allege he had previously admitted an alcohol problem to a superior officer. Consequently, the charges against the officer delineate two counts of knowingly providing a false answer to a question on the official form used to apply for a handgun permit and/or a firearms purchaser identification card, per the news. Whether this impacted the officer’s ability to carry a service weapon, however, remains unclear. Indeed, this casts doubt on the allegations. Nevertheless, this officer will experience the justice system from a defendant’s side of the law. Read More

Certain Persons Not To Have Weapons, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-7

Atlantic City cops arrested a man for various crimes, including Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons, at the Knights Inn. The cops also arrested two co-defendants. Additionally, a press release from the Atlantic City Police Department claims the cops recovered a handgun and drugs. While responding to a call about an altercation, the cops caught wind of the altercation. Indeed, the press release and the nj dot com describe the incident as a fight and an altercation. But they also omit to point out the altercation was verbal, not physical. One may feel free to speculate about the reason for the omission in the news release. Read more

Weapon Definitions, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-1

The following weapon definitions apply to this chapter 39 and to chapter 58 of New Jersey Statutes:

Antique firearm means any rifle or shotgun and antique cannon means a destructive device defined in paragraph (3) of subsection c. of this section, if the rifle, shotgun or destructive device, as the case may be, is incapable of being fired or discharged, or which does not fire fixed ammunition, regardless of date of manufacture, or was manufactured before 1898 for which cartridge ammunition is not commercially available, and is possessed as a curiosity or ornament or for its historical significance or value. Read more

Defaced Firearm Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-3d

On New Year’s Day, Penns Grove police stopped a motorist based on a tip, per the news. During the stop, the cops claim they found a gun with a defaced serial number, marijuana, and money. Consequently, the police charged the man with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon while committing a drug offense, possession of a weapon by certain person, defaced firearm possession, and marijuana possession, according to police. Read more

Possession Of Weapons For Unlawful Purposes

Police in Burlington City, New Jersey, arrested a Florence man who, they allege, pistol-whipped another man. Indeed, news reports indicate the suspect struck a 51-year-old man across the face with a gun. While failing to give a motive, the cops claim the suspect “specifically targeted” the victim. Consequently, the cops charged the suspect with possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, in addition to other crimes. Read more

Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-5

Poetic Injustice

Do you remember when cops charged Josh Huff after a stop in New Jersey on the Walt Whitman Bridge? Consequently, charges against the former Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver included, among other crimes, second degree unlawful possession of a weapon. Additionally, in unrelated news, cops charged a Bayonne man with drug possession and weapons offenses, per the news. Indeed, the authorities charged him with possession of heroin and cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute. Furthermore, they charged him with possession within 1,000 feet of a school, and possession within 500 feet of public property. Moreover, they charged him with possession of weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon, a hatchet. Read more

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