Yes, a gun charge can be dismissed in New Jersey, but it is not automatic and it is not the most common outcome in a firearms case. The factual details — how police found the weapon, when it was found,
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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Assault Firearm and Magazine Bans
Last updated: July 28, 2026. This is a developing matter. The Third Circuit’s decision has not yet taken effect and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has not released final guidance. On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals…
The End of Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ — And What It Means for NJ Concealed Carry Law
What Is Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’? The Supreme Court has made yet another major court decision on gun law. Wolford v. Lopez was a 6-3 ruling on June 25, 2026, in which Hawaii lost its “Vampire Rule” — a law that…
U.S. v. Hemani: What the Supreme Court’s Marijuana Gun Ruling Means for New Jersey
June 18, 2026 brought a rare moment: every justice on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on a decision tied to the Second Amendment. That day marked the outcome of United States v. Hemani, a case drawing national attention due to…
Luigi Mangione Backpack Ruling and What It Means for NJ Gun Cases
The May 18, 2026 ruling in the Luigi Mangione case immediately set social media on fire. Mangione, who is charged in connection with the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, challenged evidence recovered from a backpack allegedly found…
Essex County TERPO Dismissed: Firearms Returned After Year-Long Litigation in Two Counties
The Tormey Law Firm secured a significant Second Amendment victory for an Essex County client whose firearms had been seized under a Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Order (TERPO). After more than a year of litigation spanning two counties, the court…
State v. Glover: NJ Appellate Division Upholds Handgun Permit Law and Under-21 Possession Ban
On March 19, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a detailed 32-page ruling in State v. Glover, addressing constitutional challenges to several firearm-related counts. The panel reversed part of the trial court’s judgment that had favored the defendant, reinstating…
Gun Charge Sentences in New Jersey: What to Expect If You’re Facing a Firearm Offense
How New Jersey Sentences Gun Charges New Jersey, when it comes to firearm charges, has some of the most stringent laws in the nation. Though one might expect leniency for a first incident, jail time looms large under these tight…
Pepper Spray, Stun Guns, and Tasers in New Jersey: Laws, Penalties, and Defense
It is later than you would like as you are walking toward your vehicle, standing on a subway platform waiting for the train past rush hour, or crossing an empty parking garage. It can make you feel vulnerable and unsafe.…
Gun Operability Reports in New Jersey: How They Work and How to Fight Them
Why Operability Matters in New Jersey Gun Charges To be classified as a firearm in New Jersey, the weapon has to actually fire a bullet. Only devices able to shoot something using explosive power count as real firearms. So when…