Man Sentenced for Gun Possession
Posted on Jul 26, 2011 7:00pm PDT
A man in the Hamilton Township, New Jersey area has reportedly been sentenced to seven years in prison for gun possession. According to reports, the man pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon by a convicted person. He will reportedly have to serve five years before he is eligible for parole. He was reportedly found with a gun in his home, but is prohibited from that as he has been previously convicted of possession of drugs.
Weapon possession charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with weapon possession. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with weapon possession can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.
By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.
