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Firearm Possession in a Vehicle in New Jersey - Adam M. Lustberg
From Lustberg Law Offices, LLC - Firearm Possession in a Vehicle in New Jersey explains why police finding a gun in a car does not automatically mean a conviction, since prosecutors must still prove possession or control under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5. The discussion covers the difference between actual possession and constructive possession, noting that a weapon found in a glove box, under a seat, or in a trunk raises questions of knowledge and access rather than direct physical contact. It also addresses how N.J.S.A. 2C:39-2 creates a rebuttable presumption that all occupants of a vehicle possess a…
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