Despite being neighboring states, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have wildly different laws regulating the possession and transfer of guns. As criminal defense lawyers, we want citizens to be educated on gun possession laws. The is the fourth article in a four-article series about gun possession in New Jersey In this article, we examine some of […]
Defense Strategies in New Jersey Unlawful Weapon Possession Cases
Unlawful possession of a weapon in New Jersey, including firearms, knives, and other prohibited items, can put your freedom at risk. That is, prison is on the table if you’ve been charged with this crime. Given the serious potential consequences, you have to have an experienced defense team that can use the effective strategies we […]
Understanding the Consequences of an Unlawful Weapons Possession Charge in NJ
Criminal defense lawyer Brad Shuttleworth of Shuttleworth Law P.C. presents the second article in a four-part series on dealing with gun charges in New Jersey. The consequences of an unlawful weapons possession charge in New Jersey extend far beyond the courtroom. These charges are felonies and can cause serious problems in your life. Therefore, getting […]
Facing Gun Charges in New Jersey
Criminal defense attorney Brad Shuttleworth of Shuttleworth Law P.C. presents the first article in a four-part series on dealing with gun charges in New Jersey. Brad is an experienced gun defense lawyer and has represented many defendants who have needed a lawyer for gun charges in New Jersey. Understanding the Elements of a Weapons Charge […]
Is Acting Nervous Probable Cause to Arrest Me?
Are you wondering if acting nervous is probable cause to arrest you? Check out the answer below: No, acting nervous is not probable cause to search you. Also, acting nervous alone does not give police reasonable suspicion to stop you or to frisk you. Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard requiring police to have certain […]