Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Hello im from new jersey and last night i was shooting my bb gun around at my friends house and just having some drinks. later that night we decided to go to a diner and it slipped my mind that i had taken the bb gun with me. so we head over and get inside and not even a minute in the cops pull up and arrest me. i got charged with a 2c:39-5b. The cops said i was very cooperative and they will help me in court. i just wana know how serious i should take this. should i get a lawyer? or talk to the prosecutor myself? last thing i want to get is jail time for a bb gun..


Asked on 3/18/11, 4:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

The offense you have been charged with is at least a thirt degree crime, punishable by up to five years in prison. If it is a second degree cirme, it would be punishable by up to ten years in prison. YOU NEED TO HIRE A LAWYER, NOW!. Don't be lulled into feeling protected by the

police Second degree possession of a handgun requires a prison sentence.

Call me if you like, tomorrow at 201 342 7933.

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Answered on 3/18/11, 4:33 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

I agree with Mr. Moore. You may be facing mandatory prison time and you will have to get an attorney either way. Check out www.njgunpermitattorney.com or call me at 732/773/2768 to discuss.

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Answered on 3/19/11, 11:25 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

This is a third degree crime which means you can do up to 5 years in state prison. You will be required to have a lawyer to go to court with you, either a private lawyer if you can afford one or a public defendaer if you cannot. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111

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Answered on 3/20/11, 11:51 am


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