NJ CAMDEN COUNTY POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL WEAPON OFFENSE
Defend Your Prohibited Weapon Charge with the Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers of Spodek Law Group
If you happen to be in Camden County, New Jersey and you are facing criminal charges for possessing any of these prohibited items such as a destructive device, sawed-off shotgun, silencer, defaced firearm, high capacity magazine or armor-piercing ammunition such as hollow tip and Teflon-coated bullets; then count yourself lucky because experienced criminal defense lawyers from Spodek Law Group are always on standby to get you that win!
WHY CHOOSE SPODEK LAW GROUP?
The possession of illegal weapons in New Jersey could attract severe punishment. At Spodek Law Group, our highly skilled and highly experienced lawyers understand your plight and work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the legal representation possible. Our team consists of attorneys who have been practicing law for over two centuries combined; ten lawyers who specialize in criminal defense; experts with an extensive background consisting of former county prosecutors who were previously engaged in job positions including Director Of The Gun Task Force, Major Crimes, Juvenile Unit and even an entire Trial Division-a powerful combination! We have a history filled with dismissals and successful results from illegal weapon charges like high capacity magazines, defaced firearms amongst others.
Our Camden-based team is available 24/7 to provide assistance whenever needed.
Sentencing differs from weapon possession differences:
Different varieties of Illegal Weapons attract different sentences after conviction. Below are the penalties one is subjected to if found guilty of possession:
Weapon | Description | Penalty |
Destructive Device | Any object intentionally designed to explode or produce combustion | Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $15,000.00 |
Sawed-Off Shotgun | A shotgun that has a barrel length shorter than eighteen inches (18″) measured from the breaching muzzle. | Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $15,000.00 |
Firearm Silencer | Any attachment or instrument attached to a firearm enabling it to be silent when discharged. | Up to one and a half (1 1/2) years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.00 |
Defaced Firearm | A firearm whose distinguishing identification mark or number has been removed altered or defaced. | Maximum eighteen (18) months in prison and a sizable financial penalty up to $10,000.00 but not exceeding this amount. |
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Stun Gun | An electrically charged weapon used temporarily or permanently disabled opponents. | Possession of such weapons without law enforcement is maximum eighteen Months’ imprisonment plus up to ten thousand dollars($10K)in fines as per NJ laws. /h4> h4>
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‘Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine’ | ,
This is defined as any container used for holding more than fifteen rounds of ammunition; all of which can be fed into the chamber of a semi-automatic weapon. | You risk imprisonment for up to eighteen (18) months along with a fine of up to $10K. |
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Always remember that possession of any illegal weapon, whether or not you knew it was prohibited under state law, could result in a conviction.
Spodek Law Group is here for you:
The penalties and life-altering consequences that come with the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition magazines, defaced firearms, destructive devices, silencers, sawed-off shotguns and other illegal weapons make it clear that criminal charges demand the defense strategy right from the get go. At Spodek Law Group Camden County branch you’re guaranteed to receive legal assistance from experienced attorneys who will explore all possible options while ensuring that your rights are fully protected.
We take pride in being one of the most respected criminal defense firms offering counsel to clients facing weapon charges. Our team of attorneys in Camden also serve Voorhees, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Lindenwold and Haddon Township-area clients who need assistance in using their mind during such trying times. If you find yourself charged with prohibited weapon possession feel free to contact us 24/7 at (856) 288-3350 for an emergency consultation!
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