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NJ CRIMINAL / GUN CHARGES

Gun charges in New Jersey - the Graves Act is not a warning shot.

Unlawful possession, certain persons, trafficking allegations - mandatory minimums are real. Get counsel before the first court date.

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New Jersey gun laws are among the strictest in the country. The Graves Act can impose mandatory prison on certain offenses - and prosecutors use it aggressively. Spodek Law Group P.C. fights gun charges in Superior Court statewide. We are unafraid of fighting, and we owe loyalty to only you.

Graves Act and mandatory minimums.

Early counsel can challenge whether the Graves Act applies, pursue a waiver, or negotiate a downgraded charge when the facts support it. Waiting until "after the arraignment" often means waiting too long.

Unlawful possession and certain persons.

Prior convictions, domestic orders, and out-of-state permits create traps people do not see coming. We map your history and attack unlawful search and seizure first - because bad stops kill cases.

Transport and trafficking allegations.

Higher-level gun cases bring higher exposure. We treat every gun case as trial-ready until the state proves it should not be.

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Why Gun & weapons charges cases need trial-ready counsel - not a plea mill.

New Jersey prosecutors do not treat gun charges matters as paperwork. They build cases for trial from the first police report. Unlawful possession, certain persons, trafficking allegations - mandatory minimums are real. Get counsel before the first court date. Spodek Law Group P.C. prepares every file for suppression hearings, motions, and jury trial when that is the right path. Our only objective is to get the case against you dismissed or significantly diminished.

What happens in the first 72 hours.

After arrest in New Jersey, you may see Central Judicial Processing, a detention hearing, and aggressive questioning before counsel arrives. That is scary - and it is normal to feel that way. We intervene early: stop voluntary statements, fight pretrial custody, and start discovery before the state finishes its memo. The record built in those first days often decides the case.

State court, municipal court, and federal overlap.

Many gun & weapons charges investigations cross into federal court - FBI, DEA, IRS, or Homeland Security. We handle NJ Superior Court, municipal courts statewide, and the District of New Jersey under one strategy so you are not hiring separate firms for each layer. Federal charges are a whole other animal, and we get it.

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When you reach out to our law firm, you start with an initial risk-free consultation. You can ask us anything you want. If we take your case, we explain fees in writing before you commit. Call 212 300 5196 or submit the form on this page - answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.

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NJ criminal law, explained.

CJP

Central Judicial Processing - first bail and detention review.

Graves Act

Mandatory minimums on certain gun charges.

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Pretrial Intervention - diversion without a record.

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We owe loyalty to only you.

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What is the Graves Act? 01

The Graves Act imposes mandatory minimum prison terms on certain New Jersey gun offenses. Early counsel can challenge whether the Act applies, pursue a waiver, or negotiate a downgraded charge when the facts support it.

Does Spodek Law Group P.C. handle cases in Gun & weapons charges? 02

Yes. We represent clients in Gun & weapons charges and across all 21 New Jersey counties - municipal court, Superior Court, and federal court in the District of New Jersey when charges cross lines. Our attorneys handle cases nationwide and are here to help you.

I live in New York but was charged in New Jersey. Can you help? 03

Yes - and this happens all the time. Many of our clients are NYC residents facing NJ charges. We coordinate court appearances, bail, and discovery so you are not navigating two systems without experienced counsel at your side.

Is the consultation really free? 04

Yes. When you reach out to our law firm, you start with an initial risk-free consultation. You can ask us anything you want. Call 212 300 5196 or use the form on this page - answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.

Will I go to jail before trial? 05

New Jersey bail reform focuses on pretrial detention hearings, not cash bail. We fight custody at the first appearance and at every detention review - and push for release with conditions when detention is not warranted. Regardless of how complicated your case is, early counsel matters.

Can you get charges dismissed or reduced? 06

Outcomes depend on the facts and the evidence - but our only objective is to get the case against you dismissed or significantly diminished. We challenge illegal searches, weak identifications, and overcharging. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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