Blog - Weapons
Gun Charges Dismissed Outright Following Three Year Legal Battle
The team of defense attorneys at Proetta & Oliver was able to secure a dismissal for one of our clients following a three year legal battle. Our client was arrested and charged with a slue of offenses, including two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful... Read More»
Can I be Denied a Firearms Purchasers Identification Card?
How Do I Obtain a Firearms Purchasers Identification Card in NJ? Although the Second Amendment allows for citizens to bear arms, the individual states have the authority to determine not only who can possess a firearm, but the procedure they must go through before they can lawfully own one. It should be no surprise that... Read More»
Client Accused of Brandishing Gun Accepted into PTI
Client Gains Admission in Pretrial Intervention on Gun Charge in NJ The seasoned defense attorneys at Proetta, Oliver & Fay were able to secure, not only a Graves Act Waiver, but admission for their client into the Pretrial Intervention Program on very serious gun offenses. Our client was charged with a series of weapons related... Read More»
Welfare Check in Manalapan Ends with Teenager Being Charged with Gun Offenses
Manalapan NJ Gun Charge Lawyer A welfare check in Manalapan leads to a local teenager being arrested and charged with various indictable offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon. It is unclear at this point in time what spawned the welfare check request but when the officers arrived on scene is when the situation went... Read More»
Facing a Gun Charge in Monmouth County?
Caught with a Gun in New Jersey? New Jersey takes an extremely tough stance when it comes to those caught possessing a firearm who have not previously obtained the necessary permits. By permits, we mean, those who have obtained a New Jersey Firearms ID Card prior to possessing the weapon. In other words, out of... Read More»
Juvenile Charged in Monmouth County with Bringing Gun into High School
Teenager from Allentown Facing Gun Charges The New Jersey State Police have announced that they have arrested and charged a sixteen year old male from Allentown with unlawful possession of a weapon following an incident at Allentown High School. Read More»
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Charges Issued in Holmdel
Defendants Alleged to Have Shot Paintballs at Holmel Police Officer A twenty-one year old male from Monroe and a twenty-three year old male from Middletown were arrested and charged with a slue of charges following an incident that took place in Holmdel, New Jersey a couple weeks ago. According to the Middletown Patch, while a... Read More»
Drug Distribution and Gun Charges Follow Traffic Stop in Deal
A routine traffic stop in Deal, New Jersey leads to a Long Branch being taken away in handcuffs after officers uncover a loaded handgun. Based on the information for reported by app.com, the Defendant, a twenty-six (26) year old male from Long Branch, was pulled over on Norwood Avenue, for an alleged motor vehicle violation.... Read More»
Resisting Arrest & Disorderly Conduct Charges Issued in Asbury Park NJ
The Asbury Park Police Department was dispatched to the corner of Cookman Avenue and Langford Street late Sunday night to investigate a potential stabbing. When the officers arrived on scene the quickly learned that a large crowd had began to gather as a result they quickly requested additional backup. During the investigation, the officers on... Read More»