If you have been denied a gun permit in New Jersey, you should talk to a lawyer about filing an appeal. While the New Jersey State Police can deny gun permits for various reasons, wrongful denials are common. A lawyer who has experience in this area will be able to determine if your denial was wrongful, and if it was, your lawyer will be able to assist you with filing your appeal in court.
5 Steps for Appealing a Gun Permit Denial in New Jersey
There are several steps involved in filing an appeal, and it is critical to do everything you can to give yourself the best chance of having your denial reversed. With this in mind, here are five key steps for successfully appealing a gun permit denial in New Jersey:
Step #1: Determine Why Your Gun Permit Application was Denied
The first thing you should do is determine why your gun permit application was denied. Police departments can deny gun permit applications for various reasons, and you need to know the specific reason (or reasons) for your denial in order to decide if it is worth filing an appeal.
Step #2: Determine if You Have Grounds to File an Appeal
Once you know why your gun permit application was denied, then you can determine if you have grounds to file an appeal. For example, if you omitted or provided inaccurate information on your application, correcting these mistakes may be enough to secure your permit. However, if your permit application was denied based on your criminal history, filing a successful appeal could be much more challenging.
Step #3: Document the Grounds for Your Appeal
Regardless of the grounds you have to file an appeal, you will need clear and comprehensive documentation. While you can (and should) collect any documentation you have available, this is one area where it is important to work with an experienced lawyer who can help you prepare for a successful appeal.
Step #4: Prepare Your Appeal Promptly
With documentation of the grounds for your appeal in hand, you should prepare your appeal promptly. You will need to prepare your appeal in compliance with New Jersey law and the relevant court rules, so it is critical to work with an experienced lawyer here as well.
Step #5: File Your Appeal Within 30 Days
Finally, you must file your appeal within 30 days of receiving your denial. If you wait too long, you can lose the right to appeal the denial of your New Jersey gun permit application.
While these are all key steps in the process, these are not the only steps involved in filing an appeal. Appealing a gun permit denial in New Jersey means going to court, and you must be prepared to deal with all that this entails. To learn everything you need to know about how to appeal a gun permit denial in New Jersey, you should speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
Talk to a Lawyer About Appealing Your New Jersey Gun Permit Denial
Do you need to know more about appealing a gun permit denial in New Jersey? To discuss your legal rights with an experienced lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. in confidence, please call 877-435-6371 or request a confidential consultation online today.
