A perceived gun violence epidemic has resulted in calls for tougher gun control legislation – even in New Jersey, which already has strict gun crime laws on the books. A recent mass shooting in Oregon has highlighted the problem of gun violence in areas throughout the United States. The tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon led to…

New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Carrying an unlicensed firearm in New Jersey can result in mandatory prison time of three years and up to 10 years along with some really harsh fines depending upon the weapon found on the defendant. Regardless of intent, the state has adopted one of the most heavily enforced…

When a police officer has cause to search you – or your belongings, including your vehicle – you have nothing to worry about if you haven’t done anything wrong. That only makes sense. However, what if the cop finds something – like drugs or a weapon – and you contend the goods don’t belong to you? What are your rights…