The second amendment to the United States Constitution gives residents of the country the right to bear arms. More and more people are choosing to bear arms in an effort to protect themselves and their loved ones. But, there are some who do not follow the laws for...
Gun control laws in New Jersey are quite strict and differ greatly from a large portion of the country. There are different laws regarding gun possession in the state as well as who can and cannot own a gun. So, what are the gun control laws in New Jersey? New Jersey...
Under the current law (Graves Act), for possessing a handgun or rifle a defendant faces a presumptive sentence of five (5) years State Prison with parole ineligibility for 3 ½ years. However, the defense is permitted to submit mitigating factors which could result in...
A former security guard at an Atlantic City casino has been sentenced for theft of $200,000 from the Caesars Casino. The defendant, a 22-year-old resident of Atlantic City, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence includes nine years and four months of...
On January 6, Esteban Santiago’s flight landed in Fort Lauderdale. Like any other passenger on the plane, he retrieved his checked bags in the airport’s baggage claim area. That is where any comparison ends. After securing his luggage, he removed his checked firearm,...
The tree is down. The wrapping paper has been thrown away. Yet, the squeals of delight from children discovering and opening their presents on Christmas morning still echoes in homes throughout the country. Featured in the 1983 holiday favorite, A Christmas Story, the...
